"We're Like a Family Here" and Other Interviewing Icks

Описание: In this episode, you’ll learn how common interview “icks” subtle phrases, behaviors, and broken processes quietly push great candidates away. We break down the most frequent red flags candidates notice instantly, why they happen, and how hiring teams can fix them using one simple principle: if it would feel weird for a candidate to do it, don’t do it as an interviewer. You’ll walk away with practical ways to create interviews that feel respectful, human, and effective for both sides.

Key takeaways:

Why certain interview phrases instantly signal bad culture

How vague corporate language creates mistrust with candidates

The most damaging interviewer behaviors candidates never forget

Why treating interviews like therapy sessions backfires

How body language and distractions change power dynamics

The hidden process flaws that create anxiety and drop-off

Why surprise panels and group interviews hurt performance

The real impact of unpaid homework assignments

How salary secrecy wastes time for everyone

Candidate behaviors that unintentionally hurt their chances

Timestamps:
00:00 What interview “icks” really mean

01:17 Why candidate experience affects offer acceptance

01:41 The four categories of interview icks

02:34 Phrase icks and verbal red flags

08:17 Behavior icks interviewers overlook

13:28 Process icks hiding in plain sight

15:08 Surprise interviews and group interviews

16:41 Homework assignments and free labor

19:31 Salary transparency and late-stage surprises

22:10 Candidate behaviors that give interviewers the ick

Keywords:
interview icks
bad interview experiences
hiring mistakes
candidate experience
interviewer behavior
interview process problems
salary transparency
job interview red flags
hiring best practices
recruiting mistakes