I’m the former VP of HR at Microsoft. Here are 4 red flags to watch out for when applying for a job

• Chris Williams is a former VP of HR at Microsoft and a podcaster, consultant, and TikTok creator. 
• He says that potential employers should be willing to give specifics on pay and benefits. 
• Williams also says you should notice if the recruiting process is complex or cumbersome. 

I’m a former VP of HR for Microsoft and a leadership advisor who has seen a lot of hiring in my 40-plus-year career. These are some red flags I’d warn any job-searcher to look out for during the interview process at a company  — and why they’re so important. 

1. Any hint of complicated bureaucracy