Have you ever wondered what are the signs of an untrustworthy company?
I will walk you through the red flags of a fishy company so you won’t make unfortunate mistakes I have made searching for the position of my dream.
Red Flag #1 or Pinch Me, I Must Be Dreaming
The Incredible Job Offer
A skyrocketing salary, eye-rolling benefits, vacation after 6 months of employment and flexible working hours…just let me know your wildest dreams and I will make them come true! Oh well, I will make you BELIEVE you will get the whole package.
Big difference, isn’t it? But it all starts like the fairytale where you are the chosen one…It’s not easy to resist such an astonishing chance.
You should always question the fairytale job offers. They are intended at luring you into doing their “test assignment” that might be the actual deadline project the employee who failed to finish it on time. So why not to ask someone else do it for them?
You are going to be manipulated and used. You will never pass the test, no matter how good you are. Why? Just because nobody was actually hiring or the competition was fake. Either way, stay away from “sugary” offers that sound unbelievably good. They are no more than sand castles built on illusions.
Red Flag #2 or Catch Me If You Can
The Dramatic Job offer
This sign is not that easy to spot but be attentive during your job interview and you will see it as clear as crystal.
If you do pursue the opportunity, get ready for the minimum pay, double scale of duties, absence of benefits and vacation time. You have to pay a high price for the job that labels you as “an ideal candidate”. Don’t feed your ego, pass by this amatory performance.
Red Flag # 3 or See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil
The Secret Job Offer
This company attracts the job seekers like a magnet. They fly to it like moths to a flame. The office is usually located on the outskirts of the city, mysteriously hidden from the curious eyes of the authorities. In addition, your job duties are being unveiled step by step but never at the time of the job interview.
Moreover, the business you are now the part of, turns out to be “dirty”. I don’t mean the good old money laundry trick ( although it is present), I mean human trafficking.
The best thing to do before considering any job offer is to do a thorough research on the company. Sometimes it helps to avoid dangerous places of employment. The only right thing to do in this situation is to say “arrividerchi” and never look back. And then unexpectedly come across an investigation report on your former employer on the news. And breathe a sign of relief. Been there, done that.
Red Flag # 4 or It Always Pays to Work Here
The Financial Job Offer
Red Flag #5 or The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword
The Con Job Offer
Searching for a decent job is tough. It’s often a battlefield but now you know how to win this fight and land the position you want. It will happen sooner or later, Always remember that somewhere someone is looking for exactly what you have to offer and don’t ever give up.
Ukrainian in Philly 