Newspaper gives advice for finding the perfect boss

Newspaper gives advice for finding the perfect boss

23.9.2008

Job seekers looking for the perfect employers could find advice from one newspaper useful.

The Washington Post has released a guide advising people on how to find the right boss when they go for job interviews.

Firstly, the newspaper advises that it is important to meet a direct supervisor at an interview and not to be afraid to ask them questions about their training and how they ended up working for the company.

Also, consider non-verbal clues to their personality such as eye contact, whether they arrived on time and if they seemed focused during the interview.

It may also be a good idea to ask about an employer's reputation within the company as it is useful to have a boss who is receiving promotions.

Career coach Bill Pullen told the Washington Post: "Too often, we get caught up in an attitude of 'pick me, pick me, pick me,' when we really should be giving more thought to whether a place is right for us."

Last month, a study by the Hay Group found that 41 per cent of employees felt their superiors did not give encouragement in the workplace.

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