There are plenty of articles about how to spot a good hire based on what a candidate says in their interview. But what about what they don’t say?
I find that it’s just as informative (maybe more) to listen to what’s left unsaid. Here are six unspoken things that raise red flags about a candidate.
1. Anything about the company.
I’m guessing you want your employees to do what’s best for the company over themselves personally. With that in mind, it sounds alarm bells in my head if the candidate’s questions or examples are all focused around themselves vs. the company. This speaks volumes about how they will approach problems and prioritize.
