#1. “You’re in the Lead for this position.” Are you really? Have they already interviewed everyone? This might be the truth, or it might just be flattery to keep you hanging on. Don’t take these words to mean too much. You may very well be in the lead, but you also may be the first candidate they’ve interviewed, and you never who will come through that door next.   #2. “We think your outside life is just as important as your work life.” This one may make you believe you’ll never be working late hours or weekends, but unfortunately, that’s rarely the case anymore. To really find out, dig a little deeper. Can you work from home if you have a sick child? Do they have strict office hours, or can you be flexible? Will you travel? Answers to these questions will help you suss out a company’s priorities more than a blanket statement about work-life balance.   #3. “We Offer excellent benefits.” The company might offer great benefits, but do a little investigating before you believe it. It’s a tough time out there for health care, after all. And if the employer offers a lot of Vacation Days, will you really be able to take them all? Sometimes it’s hard to take time off even if you have vacation days because of job demands, finances or company policies.   #4. “We’re working on hiring someone who would help you.” This might be a red flag that they know the position is overly demanding. Find out why. Will that new person be an assistant or hold a parallel position?...

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