Sometimes, the job really just isn’t worth it. We outlined some of the most glaring red flags below. If these situations apply, be sure to get more information about the company before you accept their job offer.
1.) High turnover rates
Turnover rates can be high in some industries. But if the company you’re applying for is unable to keep most of its employees past one year, that could be a sign of a toxic culture.
2.) They won’t tell you what your responsibilities are
This is often an indication that a business will give you responsibilities well outside the scope of their job offer. If they refuse to tell you what your responsibilities are, then you may want to consider continuing your job search.
3.) Negative feedback from former employees
Thanks to the internet, most companies’ dirty little secrets aren’t that secret anymore. If you don’t have the chance to talk to someone who already works there, there are social media pages and company review sites that will often contain a treasure trove of information about what life at a company is really like.
4.) It doesn’t offer an acceptable work-life balance
It’s a given that work will sometimes encroach into your personal life. However, if the employer gives no way to minimize this, then you can consider not taking the offer. This can be especially important if you’re still in school, have children, or need to take care of a sick family member.
5.) The training period is short or non-existent
Some employers will just throw their employees straight into the meat grinder without preparing them. This can show both a lack of regard for employees and a lack of a desire to develop their business in the long term as well.
6.) The job does not use your strengths
It’s one thing to take a job that is out of your comfort zone, it’s another thing entirely to take a job that does not use any of your strengths at all. Sometimes, employers will try to give you a different job from the one you interviewed for. This is simply not acceptable in most cases, as the development of your skills can suffer as a result.
7.) There are few opportunities for advancement
If the job ladder is unclear, or if the interviewer can’t tell you anything about the prospects for advancement, those are as good a reason as any to not take a job offer.
8.) The organization’s actions go against your conscience
If you know a company does things that you morally disagree with, then that’s a good reason for refusing a job offer. For instance, some people may not be comfortable working with a company that deals with pornography or gambling, or one that contributes to environmental damage. In any case, most organizations will want people who agree with their values to be part of their team, regardless.
9.) You prefer a more high-profile company
For many people, there is a certain thrill and prestige that comes with working for a company that everyone knows about. Working for high-profile companies also tends to look great on a CV, so it might be worth considering.
10.) The compensation is unacceptable
Maybe the base salary is lower than your asking rate, or perhaps it’s below the current market rates. Either way, it’s completely acceptable to turn down a job if they’re not paying you what you deserve.
Before you can even get a job offer to reject, you should first find a job. Mynimo is a Philippine job site that lets you find the jobs in your field, in the locations closest to you.
