Louisiana Workers: Interview Signs You Should Take the Job

The Louisiana Workforce Commission had some very good news this week!

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On their website, Louisiana Workforce Commission Secretary Susana Schowen said, “Louisiana’s continued growth in nonfarm employment for 49 consecutive months is a clear reflection of the dedication of our workforce.”

Continuing, Schowen said “This progress demonstrates the effectiveness of our strategic investments in workforce development and our partnerships with employers across the state. We remain committed to building on this foundation to ensure every Louisianan can access meaningful, high-quality employment opportunities.”

Adding fuel to the fire was the good news that for the first time in five years, Louisiana has more jobs than it did before the COVID-19 pandemic.  Louisiana's job market is growing and that means it could be time for you to join the workforce or transition to the job you've always dreamed of.

So, besides a pay increase or better benefits and opportunities, which of these places are actually "good" places to work.

Most of us have developed our own "gut" sense or some type of system of "red flags" that a particular place might be our best choice, but there are also signs that we should watch for that would indicate this position or company is exactly the one we're looking for.

Watch For "Green Flags" That Could Indicate This Is The Job For You

To aid this effort, the website, Buzzfeed, asked their audience to  share some "Green Flags" they had spotted in job interviews that were positive indicators that this was a good place to work.

Some of the responses were easily recognizable, but a few were more subliminal and required a little more insight to see their merits.

These responses were definitely worth watching for and could indicate that this is the job for you!

One of those was "low turnover rate." When hearing this, we need to understand that this is probably a great place to work as it shows employee satisfaction. When someone comes to work here, they tend to stay.

What's The Overall Attitude Of The Employees Already Working There?

As you enter the workplace if you see employees talking or laughing, it indicates a good, overall employee morale and a fun environment.

You might also want to inquire about how the position became available. If it's due to a promotion instead of a termination, that's a great sign.

If the interviewer lists opportunities for advancement and pay raises, you'll know this isn't a dead end.

If no one is wearing a suit and most are dressed casually, or you see employees taking breaks, this lends itself to being a more relaxed environment.

If the receptionist is friendly, immediately take note they must enjoy their job and it's likely you would too.

Some other indicators include being told by the interviewer that it's okay to make mistakes or if the interviewer is willing to tell you the worst part of the job they must be confident that the positives of the position far outweigh its negatives.

One other thing to look for would be if the interview process includes a test or exercise to check your abilities. This is good in that if the job is right for you, your test score will reflect it. If not, you probably won't score very well.

Take a look at the complete list of responses at Buzzfeed.com