5 red flags to look out for when searching for a new job

Businesses that have a clear hiring plan make a statement about what it’s like working there. At MAZUR Group, we love working with companies who make our job easy; they have a clear hiring plan, each team member is well-prepared for the interview, they give feedback on each candidate in a timely manner, and also keep the hiring process moving forward. When you’ve applied to a position directly, the interview process can be harder to navigate; however, here are some red flags that give us pause during a job search or interview process…

1-) There’s no clear promotion track

Smaller founder-owned Beauty companies can struggle to put succession plans in place. We absolutely recommend that during the interview process, you ask questions about opportunities for promotion.  That said, if they give an unclear answer, or are direct and say that it’s unclear, then you will have to make a decision as to whether or not you want to invest years of your career for the role.

2-) Online company reviews are negative

First off, it’s important to state that the majority of employee reviews on sites like GlassDoor are typically negative.  Your research boils down to a matter of reading the content and deciding if it applies to your role, and whether you want to/can be part of the change and whether or not it would affect you.

3-) Leadership doesn’t clearly articulate the company or position goals

In this case, it’s hard for a candidate to know what success will look like, and that’s challenging.  Again, it boils down to you really weighing the pros and cons of the position and what you personally believe the company can achieve.

4-) The hiring process is unclear/there are long time gaps between hiring steps

This could indicate that leadership is indecisive and/or that the company is unstructured.  Hiring for the position likely isn’t a priority for them, or there are conflicting priorities within the company at that time.  If the role is one that you are really excited about, the interviews went well, and this is the only red flag, it’s probably ok but still be very cognizant.

5-) Research shows employee tenure is short

This can mean a lot of things; turnover is caused by hiring the wrong talent, unrealistic job and/or company expectations, low employee salaries, or a disorganized or challenging company culture.  Of course, every company is going to have turnover, but when you see a distinct pattern, that is a HUGE red flag.