Vanellope: .
3. They ask illegal interview questions.
If a manager asks questions about your religion, credit history, or marital status, it’s a good sign the manager isn’t trained on ethical interview practices.
4. They ask simple interview questions.
A good manager asks interview questions that challenge candidates to showcase their expertise. However, if the manager asks questions they could find answers to in your resume or cover letter, it’s a sign they’re not putting effort into learning about your experience.

chinex276: Dats why its gud 2 be skilled (handwork), be ur own boss nd 4got doze arrogant errand boys dats parade demselves with suit nd tie dat luks lyk cutlass.
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I worked as a cleaner at leadership news paper after my sec.SCHOOL, nd i know wat it takes 2 be a common cleaner, even a typist would want 2 tell u nonsence, even d GMD of d company was such an arrogant man, he talks 2 u as if he was talking d a dog, d day i knew all those big men in dat organisatn was d day dey were aving a meeting with a whyt man, o'boy come see inferiority complex at its peak, d whyt dude was jus comanding d pot bellied guys up 2 d point of telling him 2 pick d waste bin in d board room wea d meeting is 2 be held nd keep outsyd... D only thing i was hearing frm my ogas was: "YES SIR, YES sir, yes sir, yes sir"
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2day i am an a boss nd nobody comes 2 my office no matter hw small it is nd spit shait... Even oga jona.

Vanellope: Horrible bosses are too common in the workplace. In fact, one out of five workers have had a bad boss.

When searching for a new job, it’s important to find one you’ll enjoy and a boss who is a pleasure to work for. While it’s not always easy to have the best of both worlds, there are a few warning signs of a bad boss you can spot during a job interview:

1. They arrive late to the job interview without notice.

When a manager shows up late to an interview without informing you, you’re probably safe to assume he doesn’t value your time. Additionally, this behavior might be a sign the manager doesn’t enjoy his job.

2. They display poor body language.

Is the manager constantly watching the clock? Did they avoid making eye contact with you during the interview? This type of negative body language is a strong sign that the manager isn’t interested in performing the job interview.

3. They ask illegal interview questions.

If a manager asks questions about your religion, credit history, or marital status, it’s a good sign the manager isn’t trained on ethical interview practices.

4. They ask simple interview questions.

A good manager asks interview questions that challenge candidates to showcase their expertise. However, if the manager asks questions they could find answers to in your resume or cover letter, it’s a sign they’re not putting effort into learning about your experience.

5. They lack a clear vision for the company.

Does the manager have a difficult time explaining the company’s mission or culture? It could be a sign they don’t know what’s going on within their own company.

6. Their office is extremely disorganized.

Do you walk into the office and there are messy piles of papers left and right? Does everything just seem cluttered? If a manager can’t gain control of his office, it might be a sign he doesn’t have control of his team.

7. They won’t tell you why the last employee left.

During the job interview, it’s OK to ask about employee turnover. However, if the manager refuses to answer your question or makes a rude remark, it might be a sign that the company isn’t a good place to work for.

8. They can’t answer your questions about the position.

If you constantly stump the manager with questions about the position or company, it’s a good sign he's not very engaged with his work.

9. They display red flags of previous bosses you’ve had.

Although it’s important to go into each job interview with an open mind, you want to be aware of familiar characteristics of a bad boss.

For example, does the manager seem scatter-brained during the job interview? This characteristic might remind you of a previous boss you had who was disorganized and failed to lead your old team.

10. They can’t tell you how you’d fit into the organization.

If you ask the manager what goals they’d have for you once hired and they can’t provide a response, it’s a good sign that the position you applied for isn’t a priority for them.

What are some ways you’ve spotted a bad boss during a job interview?

chinex276: Dats why its gud 2 be skilled (handwork), be ur own boss nd 4got doze arrogant errand boys dats parade demselves with suit nd tie dat luks lyk cutlass.
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I worked as a cleaner at leadership news paper after my sec.SCHOOL, nd i know wat it takes 2 be a common cleaner, even a typist would want 2 tell u nonsence, even d GMD of d company was such an arrogant man, he talks 2 u as if he was talking d a dog, d day i knew all those big men in dat organisatn was d day dey were aving a meeting with a whyt man, o'boy come see inferiority complex at its peak, d whyt dude was jus comanding d pot bellied guys up 2 d point of telling him 2 pick d waste bin in d board room wea d meeting is 2 be held nd keep outsyd... D only thing i was hearing frm my ogas was: "YES SIR, YES sir, yes sir, yes sir"
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2day i am an a boss nd nobody comes 2 my office no matter hw small it is nd spit shait... Even oga jona.

Xtfield: The question is now that you are now an oga yourself how do you treat your employees?

chinex276: Dats why its gud 2 be skilled (handwork), be ur own boss nd 4got doze arrogant errand boys dats parade demselves with suit nd tie dat luks lyk cutlass.
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I worked as a cleaner at leadership news paper after my sec.SCHOOL, nd i know wat it takes 2 be a common cleaner, even a typist would want 2 tell u nonsence, even d GMD of d company was such an arrogant man, he talks 2 u as if he was talking d a dog, d day i knew all those big men in dat organisatn was d day dey were aving a meeting with a whyt man, o'boy come see inferiority complex at its peak, d whyt dude was jus comanding d pot bellied guys up 2 d point of telling him 2 pick d waste bin in d board room wea d meeting is 2 be held nd keep outsyd... D only thing i was hearing frm my ogas was: "YES SIR, YES sir, yes sir, yes sir"

Chai! English language. Lord have mercy. What did you write in actual sense?
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2day i am an a boss nd nobody comes 2 my office no matter hw small it is nd spit shait... Even oga jona.

20pounds: OP, I am sorry, but I don't think you made sense. Some bosses do this to unsettle prospective job seekers or lure them into a false sense of security. If you feel the place and job is what you need, don't fall for what you see on interviews.

I like the picture that accompany your post. The shoes on those chaps and socks! I have a thing for shoes and matching socks.

Vanellope: Horrible bosses are too common in the workplace. In fact, one out of five workers have had a bad boss.

When searching for a new job, it’s important to find one you’ll enjoy and a boss who is a pleasure to work for. While it’s not always easy to have the best of both worlds, there are a few warning signs of a bad boss you can spot during a job interview:

1. They arrive late to the job interview without notice.

When a manager shows up late to an interview without informing you, you’re probably safe to assume he doesn’t value your time. Additionally, this behavior might be a sign the manager doesn’t enjoy his job.

2. They display poor body language.

Is the manager constantly watching the clock? Did they avoid making eye contact with you during the interview? This type of negative body language is a strong sign that the manager isn’t interested in performing the job interview.

3. They ask illegal interview questions.

If a manager asks questions about your religion, credit history, or marital status, it’s a good sign the manager isn’t trained on ethical interview practices.

4. They ask simple interview questions.

A good manager asks interview questions that challenge candidates to showcase their expertise. However, if the manager asks questions they could find answers to in your resume or cover letter, it’s a sign they’re not putting effort into learning about your experience.

5. They lack a clear vision for the company.

Does the manager have a difficult time explaining the company’s mission or culture? It could be a sign they don’t know what’s going on within their own company.

6. Their office is extremely disorganized.

Do you walk into the office and there are messy piles of papers left and right? Does everything just seem cluttered? If a manager can’t gain control of his office, it might be a sign he doesn’t have control of his team.

7. They won’t tell you why the last employee left.

During the job interview, it’s OK to ask about employee turnover. However, if the manager refuses to answer your question or makes a rude remark, it might be a sign that the company isn’t a good place to work for.

8. They can’t answer your questions about the position.

If you constantly stump the manager with questions about the position or company, it’s a good sign he's not very engaged with his work.

9. They display red flags of previous bosses you’ve had.

Although it’s important to go into each job interview with an open mind, you want to be aware of familiar characteristics of a bad boss.

For example, does the manager seem scatter-brained during the job interview? This characteristic might remind you of a previous boss you had who was disorganized and failed to lead your old team.

10. They can’t tell you how you’d fit into the organization.

If you ask the manager what goals they’d have for you once hired and they can’t provide a response, it’s a good sign that the position you applied for isn’t a priority for them.

What are some ways you’ve spotted a bad boss during a job interview?

Vanellope: Horrible bosses are too common in the workplace. In fact, one out of five workers have had a bad boss.

When searching for a new job, it’s important to find one you’ll enjoy and a boss who is a pleasure to work for. While it’s not always easy to have the best of both worlds, there are a few warning signs of a bad boss you can spot during a job interview:

1. They arrive late to the job interview without notice.

When a manager shows up late to an interview without informing you, you’re probably safe to assume he doesn’t value your time. Additionally, this behavior might be a sign the manager doesn’t enjoy his job.

2. They display poor body language.

Is the manager constantly watching the clock? Did they avoid making eye contact with you during the interview? This type of negative body language is a strong sign that the manager isn’t interested in performing the job interview.

3. They ask illegal interview questions.

If a manager asks questions about your religion, credit history, or marital status, it’s a good sign the manager isn’t trained on ethical interview practices.

4. They ask simple interview questions.

A good manager asks interview questions that challenge candidates to showcase their expertise. However, if the manager asks questions they could find answers to in your resume or cover letter, it’s a sign they’re not putting effort into learning about your experience.

5. They lack a clear vision for the company.

Does the manager have a difficult time explaining the company’s mission or culture? It could be a sign they don’t know what’s going on within their own company.

6. Their office is extremely disorganized.

Do you walk into the office and there are messy piles of papers left and right? Does everything just seem cluttered? If a manager can’t gain control of his office, it might be a sign he doesn’t have control of his team.

7. They won’t tell you why the last employee left.

During the job interview, it’s OK to ask about employee turnover. However, if the manager refuses to answer your question or makes a rude remark, it might be a sign that the company isn’t a good place to work for.

8. They can’t answer your questions about the position.

If you constantly stump the manager with questions about the position or company, it’s a good sign he's not very engaged with his work.

9. They display red flags of previous bosses you’ve had.

Although it’s important to go into each job interview with an open mind, you want to be aware of familiar characteristics of a bad boss.

For example, does the manager seem scatter-brained during the job interview? This characteristic might remind you of a previous boss you had who was disorganized and failed to lead your old team.

10. They can’t tell you how you’d fit into the organization.

If you ask the manager what goals they’d have for you once hired and they can’t provide a response, it’s a good sign that the position you applied for isn’t a priority for them.

What are some ways you’ve spotted a bad boss during a job interview?

Odilafta: They downgrade you at the slightest chance

They ask question and are impatient to receive an answer.

They are harsh,proud and dictative and no matter how hard you try to impress them,they just won't notice.

20pounds: OP, I am sorry, but I don't think you made sense. Some bosses do this to unsettle prospective job seekers or lure them into a false sense of security. If you feel the place and job is what you need, don't fall for what you see on interviews.

I like the picture that accompany your post. The shoes on those chaps and socks! I have a thing for shoes and matching socks.

nenergy: Makes me remember horrible bosses. Nowadays, companies outsource recruitments, so the chances of seeing that nice interviewer again is almost 0.

Missmossy: Interesting not all bosses will want to give an impression of being nice and friendly,they may give all these hints to appear tough but in reality they are softies. With time,one will get to decipher all of that.

KaiMallam: I was to be hired by a prestigious PR firm recently; arguably the best in its industry in the entire country. I had received word prior that the boss of the firm had a short fuse and was fond of making a mess of his subordinates but I thought I could endure due to the fact that I was raised with tough love by my parents. Thankfully, the boss wasn't in the country when the HR firm sent me an email asking that I resume work. However, I deliberately did not honour the email for two vital reasons that I hoped the boss would understand on his return. On his return, I got a first-hand experience of his vitriolic spewing of lava in 3D! There and then, I made up my mind I wasn't going to work with someone like him even though that job was one I had hoped for as a dream job. It was all I could ever ask for in career growth in an organised setting. He followed up with an email afterwards telling me that the offer was still open for the taking and would like to know if I still wanted the job and when I would like to resume. I didn't go into lengthy explanations since he seemed to have missed the reasons I pointed out in a previous email just after the encounter with him; I promptly declined the offer in a polite tone. Working with such a boss would only undermine one's growth and it would shrink one's confidence.

Just sharing my experience on this topic....

youngwolf: I once had an interview with a big four audit firm. When I entered d partners office he told me he just finished eating cake, so I was even happy tot he was in good mood. Dats was how the interview started, he started picking out the mistakes n flaws in my application form and transcript. Eg he said.."I know u met all the requirements for this job but I don't think you re good enuf", I asked why sir ..." He said u don't have enough As in your WAEC result..he was saying I had a 2.1 but my CGPA was not strong enough.
All in all he was jus trying to tell me he can't employ me for reasons best known to him alone. But I wondered during the interview why I was not asked a single question that tests my competency or knowledge at all.
Its all good now. I know better offers will come

idealsico: Bad bosses the likes of Engr. Emeka Unachukwu.

bunmioguns:

Vanellope:
Horrible bosses are too common in the workplace. In fact, one out of five workers have had a bad boss.

When searching for a new job, it’s important to find one you’ll enjoy and a boss who is a pleasure to work for. While it’s not always easy to have the best of both worlds, there are a few warning signs of a bad boss you can spot during a job interview:

1. They arrive late to the job interview without notice.

When a manager shows up late to an interview without informing you, you’re probably safe to assume he doesn’t value your time. Additionally, this behavior might be a sign the manager doesn’t enjoy his job.

2. They display poor body language.

Is the manager constantly watching the clock? Did they avoid making eye contact with you during the interview? This type of negative body language is a strong sign that the manager isn’t interested in performing the job interview.

3. They ask illegal interview questions.

If a manager asks questions about your religion, credit history, or marital status, it’s a good sign the manager isn’t trained on ethical interview practices.

4. They ask simple interview questions.

A good manager asks interview questions that challenge candidates to showcase their expertise. However, if the manager asks questions they could find answers to in your resume or cover letter, it’s a sign they’re not putting effort into learning about your experience.

5. They lack a clear vision for the company.

Does the manager have a difficult time explaining the company’s mission or culture? It could be a sign they don’t know what’s going on within their own company.

6. Their office is extremely disorganized.

Do you walk into the office and there are messy piles of papers left and right? Does everything just seem cluttered? If a manager can’t gain control of his office, it might be a sign he doesn’t have control of his team.

7. They won’t tell you why the last employee left.

During the job interview, it’s OK to ask about employee turnover. However, if the manager refuses to answer your question or makes a rude remark, it might be a sign that the company isn’t a good place to work for.

8. They can’t answer your questions about the position.

If you constantly stump the manager with questions about the position or company, it’s a good sign he's not very engaged with his work.

9. They display red flags of previous bosses you’ve had.

Although it’s important to go into each job interview with an open mind, you want to be aware of familiar characteristics of a bad boss.

For example, does the manager seem scatter-brained during the job interview? This characteristic might remind you of a previous boss you had who was disorganized and failed to lead your old team.

10. They can’t tell you how you’d fit into the organization.

If you ask the manager what goals they’d have for you once hired and they can’t provide a response, it’s a good sign that the position you applied for isn’t a priority for them.

What are some ways you’ve spotted a bad boss during a job interview?

Vanellope:
Horrible bosses are too common in the workplace. In fact, one out of five workers have had a bad boss.

When searching for a new job, it’s important to find one you’ll enjoy and a boss who is a pleasure to work for. While it’s not always easy to have the best of both worlds, there are a few warning signs of a bad boss you can spot during a job interview:

1. They arrive late to the job interview without notice.

When a manager shows up late to an interview without informing you, you’re probably safe to assume he doesn’t value your time. Additionally, this behavior might be a sign the manager doesn’t enjoy his job.

2. They display poor body language.

Is the manager constantly watching the clock? Did they avoid making eye contact with you during the interview? This type of negative body language is a strong sign that the manager isn’t interested in performing the job interview.

3. They ask illegal interview questions.

If a manager asks questions about your religion, credit history, or marital status, it’s a good sign the manager isn’t trained on ethical interview practices.

4. They ask simple interview questions.

A good manager asks interview questions that challenge candidates to showcase their expertise. However, if the manager asks questions they could find answers to in your resume or cover letter, it’s a sign they’re not putting effort into learning about your experience.

5. They lack a clear vision for the company.

Does the manager have a difficult time explaining the company’s mission or culture? It could be a sign they don’t know what’s going on within their own company.

6. Their office is extremely disorganized.

Do you walk into the office and there are messy piles of papers left and right? Does everything just seem cluttered? If a manager can’t gain control of his office, it might be a sign he doesn’t have control of his team.

7. They won’t tell you why the last employee left.

During the job interview, it’s OK to ask about employee turnover. However, if the manager refuses to answer your question or makes a rude remark, it might be a sign that the company isn’t a good place to work for.

8. They can’t answer your questions about the position.

If you constantly stump the manager with questions about the position or company, it’s a good sign he's not very engaged with his work.

9. They display red flags of previous bosses you’ve had.

Although it’s important to go into each job interview with an open mind, you want to be aware of familiar characteristics of a bad boss.

For example, does the manager seem scatter-brained during the job interview? This characteristic might remind you of a previous boss you had who was disorganized and failed to lead your old team.

10. They can’t tell you how you’d fit into the organization.

If you ask the manager what goals they’d have for you once hired and they can’t provide a response, it’s a good sign that the position you applied for isn’t a priority for them.

What are some ways you’ve spotted a bad boss during a job interview?

SenatorJames:
After noticing these things, what should a potential employee do next? Or its just for knowing sake?