What would be the one thing that put you off hiring someone?

[greyrabbits]

Of all the things that would put you off giving someone a job, what’s the one thing that’s a definite no thanks.

Same here. And hoping my colleagues also agree that I am amazing 🤣

You’d discriminate against someone for having tattoos?! You know that’s about half the population right? And has zero impact on their ability to do the job. Coloured hair and stating pronouns might give a little more away about what kind of person someone is than having tattoos but neither of these things have any impact on their ability to do the job, or even whether or not they’re a nice person either. Stating pronouns might say something about their political beliefs but that doesn’t have any impact on their ability to do the job either. Don’t be so narrow-minded

Tattoos on faces and necks and hands . Other tattoos can be hidden with trousers or long sleeved shirts or blouses if need be . Too many facial piercings. No effort made to look presentable for the interview .

But you can’t tell if people are lazy or won’t do the job . That tends to show after a few weeks.

Not having the right qualifications.

I agree companies should be transparent but it’s still a shit question to ask at interview.

ask questions about terms and conditions before the interview or ask after.

Outsideitsraining
Tattoos, coloured hair, stating their pronouns. Any of these three would be a straight no from me.
Most of the people I’ve met with the first two (have never had anyone state pronouns at me) show characteristics of strength and are hard workers (I’d guess to prove themselves to people who make assumptions)

Lateness

Slagging off previous employer

Stating pronouns

Not asking questions

BO/poor hygiene

being non binary, trans or any form of pronoun declaration. You just know they’ll be an absolute pain in the arse.

You've asked for one thing... I've honestly got a few but at your request here's the worst:
"I'm taking my previous boss to a tribunal"

Thank you for the heads up, we'll be in touch.

On first impression?

Lack of manners, or discourtesy to receptionist or other (quote) menial (unquote) workers.

Outside of the screaming obvious ones (poor hygiene, inappropriate dress etc)...

An overly box-ticky, process driven person. I want someone who can think for themselves and come up with ideas rather than following a template.

Anyone who answers a question with a one sentence answer is immediately struck off.

Someone who lacks confidence. I don't necessarily want a raging extrovert but I work in a business where your ability to project yourself is important and someone who is a real "glass of water" wouldn't last long in my line of work.

Someone who doesn't ask questions in the interview. If you're not interested enough in the job to care about it you don't deserve to do it.

I didn't say I thought it would happen. I said it would stop me from employing someone. I was kind of making a joke...badly it seems.

@Spookygoose

I love your username!❤️ (Geese are my favourite animals)

My biggest red flag is anyone who treats me, colleagues (including eg receptionist) or the interview process patronisingly or with a lack of respect. I’m generally pretty good at recruiting and saying no thanks to people like this has always turned out well for me.

Also, two real examples, I said no to both the guy who turned up for interview and put his feet up on the desk (this was hilarious!) and the guy who rang me after his application and before his interview to rant about our application process!

I thought we’d left ‘tattoos’ as an unemployable reason back in the 20th century.

Talking over me, or it close relative, checking with the male co-interviewer if they should answer my question.

I've also had the BO, ripped clothes, looking bored, not answering questions and putting feet on the table from candidates over the years.

Depends on the role I suppose. I work in professional services. I wouldn’t take advice from someone who’s judgement was so poor they thought pink hat to be a wise choice.

I’m always stunned at how badly dressed some people turn up for an interview. In less prestigious posts I can only think they’re on jobseekers and have to attend interviews even though they don’t want the job but I’ve seen people show up in horrible clothes for executive positions.

Arriving late. Wearing joggers.

That’s so blinkered, the best CEO I ever worked with had pink hair and piercings. I really don’t understand why people think this indicates the person is incompetent or incapable of doing a good job.

Being argumentative or arrogant in the interview. If you can't keep that sort of behaviour under wraps for half an hour during which you're supposed to be presenting yourself at your best, you're going to be a nightmare in a workplace. Refusing to shake hands with the female members of the interview panel is also likely to result in the role being readvertised if there are no other candidates.

I think people who judge people by their hair colour have poor judgement

Lying &(Rudeness)

Interesting re the lack of confidence. Sometimes very able woman feel a lack of confidence and do not want to be pushy but they are actually very competent. Sometimes the most confident people are all bluster and less skill. One of my friends is amazing at her role - but kept getting knocked back for promotions because of this. Some interview coaching and she stormed it. Sometimes the very competent know that they are 98% rather than 100% because they are so skilled -whereas someone barely competent feels that they are 100% when they are in reality only 70% - but big themselves up. A good interviewer sees underneath this.

I hate lateness, those complaining about a previous employer too much, not being prepared. Lying about qualifications or work experience. Inflexibilty.