Aha! Leadership

Here are some hiring Red Flags from Mel Kleiman’s book Hire Tough, Manage Easy.  What are some of the Red Flags you have seen?

• Poor personal appearance
• Lack of interest and enthusiasm
• Overemphasis on money
• Condemnation of past employers
• Late for interview
• Asks no questions about the position
• Vague response to questions
• Overly aggressive, conceited, superiority or know-it-all complex
• Inability to express oneself clearly
• Lack of planning for career
• Lack of confidence and poise
• Unwilling to start at the bottom, expects too much too soon
• Makes excuses
• Wants job for only a short time
• No interest in company or industry

Do you agree with these Red flags?  What are some other ones to look out for?