I applied via a graduate recruiting company. My CV was submitted to Fidelio, and I was invited to the first round of a two stage interview. This was my first graduate job interview, and in retrospect there were numerous of red flags of poor management. First of all, I travelled across the country for a 15 minute interview at my own expense. Fidelio never offered to pay, and the conversation could easily have been conducted via Skype or telephone. Secondly, the interview took place in a semi-busy, off-premise business lounge. The interviewer had a very soft voice which was difficult to hear. Thirdly, I now realise that a lot of questions were inappropriate, and ought not have been considered when choosing candidates. The interviewer asked me to name all the companies and positions I had applied to. Comments were also made on my ‘Northernness’. I was rejected a few days later, because I’d ‘applied for other roles’ and demonstrated a ‘lack of commitment to executive search’. I’m aware of the importance of motivation and dedication to a role. But it was deeply unfair to reject me for having options, and frankly wanting to be financially independent. The intrusive questions were unprofessional, and I now use this as a blueprint for red flags in job interviews!