If you’ve ever worked for a boss that makes Cersei Lannister look like a dream, you know that having a good relationship with your boss is crucial. In a recent Monster survey, we asked which “Game of Thrones” character best describes your boss, and, although she may not end up on the Iron Throne, Cersei came out on top, with 25% of respondents describing their boss as power-hungry and manipulative, yet brave. Another 22% felt their boss matched Tyrion Lannister’s ambitious, persuasive, and knowledgeable characteristics, whereas a disturbing 16% felt that the Hound’s jaded, angry, and confrontational personality matched their supervisor’s! Yikes.
When you’re applying to jobs, you need to be evaluating the interviewer just as much as they’re evaluating you. If you’re getting bad vibes from your boss-to-be, it’s a sign that even if the role and company seem perfect, it may not be the right fit.
The signs may not be as obvious as being banished to the Night’s Watch or fed to a dragon, but there are some less noticeable signs that you’d be working for a bad boss. Monster consulted the small council of experts to identify six signs of a bad boss that you should look out for in your next interview.
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