Andrew McCaskill, LinkedIn career expert, also has red flags he suggests you pay close attention to. “It’s a highly competitive market. Hiring managers have fewer open roles to fill and aren’t sure when they’ll get more support, which puts them in the driver’s seat,” he says. “That power can make some of them search for the elusive unicorn candidate — someone who can do it all and work at all hours. If they’re telling you they expect that, believe them. No amount of hard work should come at the expense of your wellbeing.” Another big no for him is when companies oversell their “perfect” culture. “A work culture that doesn’t acknowledge problems or struggles is likely one that’s avoiding real conversations, which can lead to burnout and frustration. No workplace is perfect, and that’s okay, but pretending otherwise just to keep up appearances can leave you feeling unheard and unsupported,” he adds.
