8 Signs the Company Youre Interviewing at Doesnt Treat Women Well

8 Signs the Company Youre Interviewing at Doesnt Treat Women Well So you got a call back for a job interview congratulations After sending what feels like millions of applications out into the abyss of the internet, networking on LinkedIn for weeks or even months on end and rewriting your cover letter a thousand times, getting a call back is exciting.The next move is to prepare by practicing interview questions, researching the company and your interviewers, and getting all of your materials together. But remember A job interview is a two-way street. As much as they need to decide on you, you need to decide on them, too.When you get to the interview, there are koranvers to be some subtleties thatll key you in on whether or not the company is a good fit for you. One determining factor should be how well the company seems to treat women. So here are some red flags that the company does not treat women well and that you might need to get back to those applications.1. The Interviewer C alls Women in the Office GirlsIf the interview is calling women in the office girls, this is a major red flag. Calling women girls is condescending and negates the professionalism of women in the office its a form of benevolent sexism, which are comments that seem innocent but are rooted in paternalistic prejudice (treating a lower status group as a father might treat a child). Youll seldom hear anyone referring to men in the office as boys, after all.2. Theres a Noticeable Lack of Women in the OfficeIf there are few women in the office, it may be because the company doesnt hire them or because a company does hire them, but few women stick around. A company that treats women well is one thats committed to diversity, and that will be obvious by the looks of the place before all else.3. Theres a Noticeable Lack of Women in Leadership PositionsLikewise, if you dont notice many women in leadership positions, it might be a red flag that the company doesnt promote women. Studies show tha t there are far more men in leadership than women, but the companies that do promote women find success. According to Catalyst, women currently hold 26 (or 5.2 percent) CEO positions at SP 500 companies. Theres a ton of room for improvement here, and any company with a commitment to diversity and an understanding of how to attract and retain female talent will give women equal opportunities to move up and theyll also understand that more women in management is even profitable.4. The Company Is Poorly Rated on FairygodbossYou can check out real reviews on companies from women whove worked there right here on Fairygodboss. Check out what women have to say about the companys maternity leave policies, flexibility, room for growth, etc. If a company has consistently poor comments, thats a major cause for concern. Check out company reviews here.5. The Interviewer Asks You About Your Family PlansIts considered discriminatory behavior for an interviewer to ask women about their family plan s during the interview process. Asking questions on this topic lead to charges of discrimination, an investigation by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and, if necessary, a lawsuit.6. The Office Floorplan Makes You UncomfortableStudies show that office floorplans can have a major impact on how women feel in their workspaces. Open floorplans, for example, give some women an uneasy feeling that theyre always being watched. Theyve also been criticized for making hierarchal structures less obvious, so women who do hold leadership positions arent met with as much respect. Open floorplans cause someone to dress differently to make their status know.7. The Interviewer Touts Your Personality Over Your ExperiencesIf an interviewer has done research on you and comments on your personality they got a feel for through your social media channels or just from speaking with you off the bat, it might seem like a compliment. But if they neglect to comment on your experiences an d why youd be a great fit for the role for which youre applying, thats a red flag. This puts you in a box of prescribed gender roles studies show that women are deemed more likable when they subscribe to passivity because its stereotypical and expected. You dont want to work for someone who puts you in a box instead of applauding your hard work.8. There Is No Clear Room for GrowthIf theres no room for growth, you might want to reconsider the company altogether. Women have a hard enough time moving up in companies, so if you ask them where theyd see you in five years if you perform well, and they dont have answers for you, that might mean youll be in the same spot.More on Being a Woman in the WorkplaceHerReport.org, and follow her journeys on Instagram Facebook.