Red Flags to Stop You From Hiring a Wrong Developer

Look out for these 7 signs while hiring your next developer to save money, time, and hiring resources!

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Long delays in communication during the hiring process

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Showing up for an interview unprepared

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Zero knowledge about the company and the role they applied for

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Candidate bluffs by claiming expertise but has inadequate experience

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Culturally unfit for the role

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Suspicious employment history

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Unable to provide any reference

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Red Flags to Stop You From Hiring a Wrong Developer