Interviewing to Spot a Bad Boss

Marcianne Kuethen

Updated July 3, 2024

Yes, you, the candidate, can be the interviewer! (And you thought you were being interviewed!) The truth is, every interview is a two-way street. It’s your opportunity to learn what you might be getting yourself into–or not!

In an interview, there are red flags you ought to watch out for. Did you know, for instance, that “if the interviewer says ‘we’ in regards to a particular challenge the team or company faced, it may indicate that he or she deflects responsibility and places blame”?

To get prepared for your next interview, read these 5 tips on how to spot a bad boss.

Originally published on forbes.com by Stephanie Taylor Christensen.

Marcianne Kuethen

Marcianne Kuethen is a Senior Writer at Amtec, where she has written over 700 blog posts in the past 18 years. Her family has led the company across three generations, from her father who founded Amtec in 1959 to her son Barrett who serves as President and CEO today. Outside of writing, she makes art, music, and gardens.