Welcome to Propelling Careers podcast episode 20. In this episode, Jim and Lauren focus on interviewing insights in the context of the candidate and how they may be indicating red, green, yellow or beige flags by their behaviors and responses. We will share actual examples from candidate interviews in this episode and we will discuss these in the context of the flags.  For context, a Red Flag could refer to something that means stop, leave immediately; a Yellow Flag could mean warning, slow down, you may want to investigate further; a Green Flag means proceed and a Beige flag could refers to a strange or odd behavior or item that catches someone off guard but typically does not hurt anything. A beige flag is neither good nor bad, but it does draw attention. As we discuss a few scenarios, including these below, to highlight each of these flags, we will provide thoughts to consider if you do any of these flags. We hope you enjoy listening!

• Scenario: responsiveness to interview scheduling and to emails in general 
• Scenario: doing (or not doing) your research on an organization before you interview and asking questions about this
• Scenario: Lack of clear communication during an interview
• Scenario: Lack of questions to ask during the interview
• Scenario: Being defensive when asked questions
• Scenario: using Chat GPT during an interview 
• Scenario: Favoring one interviewer in a panel interview

Lauren Celano, CEO of Propel Careers and Jim Gould, the Director for Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard Medical School, launched this podcast as a way for us to share our advice, insights, and reflections to help others navigate their careers.

As we develop new episodes, this podcast will provide insights regarding career advice to help listeners navigate career choices and become more confident in their decisions. We look forward to busting myths and providing real life, timely, and accurate advice. Jim and Lauren work heavily with Ph.D. trained scientists, but the advice we provide can be applicable to other audiences. We hope you enjoy listening!