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"It will be a full day of work, like an extended interview, and unpaid."

Screw that noise. It is clear from just that they don't respect people's time.




I'm pretty certain this is illegal and a violation of the Fair Labor Standard act. http://www.dol.gov/whd/flsa/


When I interview, I mention that I have to give my present employer 2 weeks notice, whether it's true or not. Then I carefully watch their reaction. Anything other than supportive is a deal-breaker. Either they have integrity or they don't.


The ones that aren't supportive usually aren't supportive of you quitting without 2 weeks either.


Could you clarify? I'm confused by what difference does it make what they say.


"Of course" - no red flags.

"WHAT?! We expected you to start tomorrow! Can't you just quit? Don't you want to work here?!" - Aaaaand, we're done here.


I have interviewed a lot, and I have literally never experienced anything other than some variation of "of course".


On the flip side, when I am interviewing a candidate I always ask when they would be able to start if we were to make them an offer. A currently employed candidate who says "tomorrow" raises huge red flags.


Tell them 3 weeks. Get escorted politely off former employer when I give notice (its just policy, good luck). Vacation!




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