Hello, hey everyone I will like to no is it a Red Flag if you get hired on the spot having a interview with the hiring manager She did ask me some questions but very little ones it was a pretty fast speedy interview that went a little fast but got hired my concerns is -is it a job to take or reconsider with the fact of getting hired really quick.Any previous managers can answer this question or new managers or anyone ..

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1. AnonymousApril 20,2024 at 3:31AM UTC

   Yes....it happens if it's the right fit.

2. AnonymousApril 20,2024 at 12:48PM UTC

   Thanks so much

3. AnonymousApril 20,2024 at 12:52PM UTC

   Depends on the job, the company, and how many rounds of interviews. If it was for retail or non-skilled labor, they are likely desperate for a "warm body." If you went through three or four rounds of interviews, they were likely conducting some follow-up from a previous interview to clarify things. You passed, and if you like the manager, the company, and what you will be doing, then go for it if the salary seems fair. Or, you may have blown them away as an ideal candidate. Follow your gut on this. Only you know what you can live with for a job and what you need to survive financially. If they appear desperate for a body, it will likely be a lot of work initially, and they will expect you to come up to speed quickly, possibly without a lot of training. If you are desperate for a job, take it and keep looking while doing this job the best you can. You never know. I've had some like this work out and some that didn't.

4. Peggie Arvidson * Career Consultant | Adoptee Advocate | RecruiterApril 20,2024 at 1:56PM UTC

   If this is a fast food or retail job - this makes sense. If it's the VP of Ops, probably a red flag.

   Jobs with low barriers to entry have high turnover because the leadership tends to be poor and well, retail and fast food are hard work for little money. So they hire fast knowing that for every 10 hires they'll likely keep 3 for more than a year.

5. AnonymousApril 21,2024 at 1:07PM UTC

   I’m in technical field and I have found personally that any time it was a rapid hire, the job was a total horror. It feels good to get an acceptance quickly , but always something for me to have concern over - happened to me three times and all three were the worst jobs I’ve ever had! Good luck!

6. Paula Manczuk-HannayApril 21,2024 at 2:37PM UTC

   I experienced this once in my career. It was a nightmare. The workplace was incredibly toxic. I thought it was red flag at the time but chose to ignore it because I was chasing the title. If you’re asking, I’m guessing you already have a feeling it’s a red flag.

7. AnonymousApril 21,2024 at 7:40PM UTC

   Many years ago I had an in-person interview for an office job, and the Manager offered me the job at the end of the interview, which wasn't very long. Description of the job sounded like too much was assigned to one person, and the office was clearly severely understaffed at that time, with each employee handling multiple roles usually given to separate employees. Manager said she had to fly back to her usual office the following day and hoped for an answer on the spot. I was grateful but politely declined because I was waiting for another opportunity to come through for me that I wanted very much. Was a tempting offer but I'm pretty sure I would have been miserable.

8. AnonymousApril 29,2024 at 9:30PM UTC

   Glad you listened to yourself on that one. Usually jobs like that turn out to be a nightmare!

9. AnonymousApril 22,2024 at 3:40PM UTC

   In my experience it is a red flag, the one time I was hired (practically on the spot) I was leery but was pushed by my family to take the job. I was fired four weeks later -- not because of my work, but because they only hired me as a place holder until the person they wanted could quit their former job and start with these folks. They needed to show their client the team was complete while waiting to hire the person they really wanted. Meanwhile I had bought a car and rented an apartment close to their office...learned that lesson the hard way!

10. AnonymousApril 22,2024 at 11:53PM UTC

    Thanks for sharing that . I started the first day here in it’s already feeling like red flag because my trainer already was talking crap about a previous employee that quit that was there only two days prior to me starting there so oops! I’m trying to definitely stay positive and keep on being there until my new job starts..Thanks

11. AnonymousApril 24,2024 at 2:48PM UTC

    I have experienced this many times. My boss Eric Browning of the City and County of Denver did this so he could hire his friend. This happened 4 months into this job. Browning got angry when I outed him for doing it. My replacement quit a short time later after I outed him for participating in this scam.

12. AnonymousApril 25,2024 at 12:33PM UTC

    Wow, I never would’ve even considered that “strategy.” Slimy but cunning. Would never do that to someone. I wonder how many people at that company knew.

13. AnonymousApril 23,2024 at 12:49PM UTC

    In my experience it is entirely dependent on the job itself, the company, the industry & the geographical location.

    I’ve had both positive & negative experiences with being hired on the spot.

    If the position is entry level or something like waiting tables or bartending it’s probably ok. Nobody can promise it won’t be a S____ show but those jobs aren’t hard to come by.

    If it is a commission only sales job, it’s definitely not uncommon. However, having done that, commission only or independent contractor work hasn’t been good for me.

    I’m guessing that it’s not a common practice in your area, so no need to address that.

    Do your research, look for reviews- ask around. The more informed you are the better.

14. AnonymousApril 23,2024 at 1:26PM UTC

    This happened recently in my office. The Manager hired the girl after speaking with her approximately 7 minutes. If her resume was accurate, she was currently doing the exact job at another company. He only needed to see her face to be sure she fit corporate's appearance policy so really the interview itself was a technicality.

15. AnonymousApril 24,2024 at 12:12PM UTC

    It was a flag for me.

    The one time I was hired on the spot for a corporate job I was fired 2 months later. No fault of my own, but they wanted to reallocate my salary for a campaign manager (I remember them saying loudly after she came in for an interview, “she’s great we need to find a way to afford her”) shortly after they fired myself and another front desk staff who was also recently hired.

16. AnonymousApril 24,2024 at 1:03PM UTC

    My current company, I was offered almost immediately (not quite on the spot, but the very next morning). It has been the best move of my career :)

17. AnonymousApril 28,2024 at 4:41PM UTC

    I got offered the position I’m in now that same day. It did take two interviews in one day, but it just moved forward that quickly. Eight hours later and I was offered the position pending background check. It was absolutely the right move and it’s a great fit.

18. AnonymousApril 29,2024 at 7:44PM UTC

    Lucky duck

19. AnonymousApril 29,2024 at 9:24PM UTC

    It's a little sketchy, considering that most interview processes can take at least a month. And beware, the onboarding/training might well be nonexistent; you'll be expected to "hit the ground running." Hope it works out for you.

20. AnonymousApril 30,2024 at 10:54PM UTC

    Thanks