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Orianna Rosa Royle

Red flag test: CEO explains why he rejects job candidates who say they can start right away

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Gary Shapiro, the chief executive of U.S. trade association Consumer Technology Association, has one make-or-break question he asks hopeful new hires—and says he will turn candidates down if they answer it wrong.

Picture this: You’ve spent hours applying for the dream job and sitting through multiple interviews. Finally, you think you’ve won over the hiring manager when they ask, “when can you start?” 

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