Having an in-person interview tomorrow and researched the company only to find out the company is listed as stay away from and received horrible ratings mostly 1 and 2 stars.

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February 8,2023 at 5:36AM UTC

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Having an in-person interview tomorrow and researched the company only to find out the company is listed as stay away from and received horrible ratings mostly 1 and 2 stars. What worries me is that former employees state what was promised is not reality and you'll be working all sorts of hours including holidays. I'm going for a management-level position and until reading the reviews, thought this was a good step. It appeared to be a 9-5 role but the company is listed as opened 24 hours. What is business is open 24 hours besides a gym and hospitality? Should I heed their advice and run for the hills? I need a job but after all this time, I don't want to take a role that's waving red flags already.

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AmandaFebruary 8,2023 at 1:24PM UTC
A job interview is a two-way street. Tell the interviewer that you’re very interested but have concerns based on the reviews you’ve read. If they make you an offer, request that your schedule is included in your offer letter/contract. If they balk, you know why. Every interview is a good learning experience, so I would keep the appointment, if I were you. Let them explain the reviews.
Cindy GrossFebruary 8,2023 at 4:38PM UTC
They may have global customers with expectations of reaching employees outside local business hours. In the interview ask questions about what they truly value, the characteristics of the person who performs this job type best, and other things that reveal the true work culture. If they use terms like "goes above and beyond"or "is always available for customers" ask what it looks like when their highest performer does those things. #BefriendingDragons
AnonymousFebruary 8,2023 at 5:25PM UTC
Thank you Cindy and Amanda. I decided to proceed with the meetings and have questions ready. I was debating about going but even if it's not the right fit, it's good practice.
AnonymousFebruary 10,2023 at 1:08PM UTC
Ask specific questions and listen to your gut. I took a job with similar ratings, and found that a majority of them stemmed from one department, unfortunately the one I took a position in. It wasn’t client or work demand, so much as it was a CEO who had no home life and called people from 4a- 11p regularly.
AnonymousFebruary 10,2023 at 5:17PM UTC
Thank you and I went for the interview. It was exactly what the comments reflected. Sadly it wasn't a fit but I practiced my interviewing skills and how to handle a negative experience.
Crystal HowellFebruary 11,2023 at 2:37PM UTC
Maybe they weren't in management roles, the company sees the reviews and thought you have the skills to turn it around.
They got fired, get paid and keep open mind, keep looking.
froerden@yahoo.comFebruary 11,2023 at 2:41PM UTC
Ask for details in your interview.
Erika KlicsFebruary 11,2023 at 4:08PM UTC
Ask direct question about it in the interview. And if you're not feeling it, feel free to use the whole interview process for practice...
AnonymousFebruary 11,2023 at 5:28PM UTC
Address the elephant in the room. Perhaps not at the start of the interview but share a specific one that is particularly troubling, have it up on your phone and ask the interviewer to address this. Ask about the work hours and days and expectations for that and let them know that while you are not a clock punching 9-5'er you do want work life balance which includes dinner with your family and weekends with your kids (or other). If they don't address this specifically in a way that satisfies you perhaps find someone on LinkedIn that has left recently but had some tenure in a functional role similar to yours and see if they can enlighten you further. Sometimes its whiny former employees who failed that post negative reviews and other times it's to be believed. Do your homework and make sure the environment suits your lifestyle.
IntentionGirl299847February 12,2023 at 1:17AM UTC
Get everything in writing as an employment contract. Make sure all is clear such as hours worked per week, vacation time and no work from home unless compensated for it. Agree to nothing until you can think it over.
AnonymousFebruary 12,2023 at 2:24PM UTC
I think during the interview process they always ask what questions you have, you could dysarthria with something like how do they handle work life balance? That kind of thing I understand how you feel I interviewed with a couple of companies like that , I did not even get a second interview and I am sure it as most likely me they could probably tell I wasn’t thrilled with their company even though I tried to hide it but after that experience I madena habit of checking out the employee review before I applied that way I was always enthusiastic about the interviews , also take the employee with a grain of salt I never believe any review if they are all 100% or all 2% I like to see some kind of mix good luck !
Rachael de VriesFebruary 12,2023 at 4:52PM UTC
I have even asked during an interview about the negative reporting a and got a solid answer back. I was able t9
see how the hiring manager and the company are using the feedback to create better training and work environment systems.