10 warning signs a job offer is too good to be true, according to experts

10 warning signs a job offer is too good to be true, according to experts10 warning signs a job offer is too good to be true, according to expertsAfter months of researching, applying, and interviewing, notlagehing is more relieving than finally getting that dream job offer. Even though youre fresh out of college with minimal job experience, theyre promising you a six-figure salary, the ability to work from home once a week, and free trips to Mexico should you meet your goals.Although youve been doing all of the reaching out, the company seems really interested in bringing you on, despite not yet having an in-person interview. Out of eagerness, youre ready to sign the offer letter. They havent sent you one, but thats okay, you can just give them your social security number and bank statements over the phone.Sound like a plan? No If you find yourself in a similar situation, know that there are many red flags in this particularly dire example of a hiring process that should steer you c lear of accepting the job.Its important to be mindful of vagueness, verbal agreements, an eagerness to hire, and personal data requests early on, as these could indicate that the company is fraudulent, has a toxic environment, or otherwise may not be what it seems.Here, two career experts walk through 10 potential warning signs that your dream job offer is too good to be true, and that you should avoid the opportunity at all costs1. The salary offer is too highAn unreasonably high salary is a common sign that the job may not be what it seems, according to career expert Eileen Sharaga.This could be a sign that nobody wants the job because the conditions are toxic, she says. They could be desperate to hire and will need you to solve an immediate problem.2. They make verbal promisesSteer clear of companies that make verbal promises to you but wont put them in writing, Sharaga said. This almost always translates to unfulfillment.Plus, theres no physical evidence of the verbal commitment , so the company cant be held responsible for not following through.3. The details are vagueIf they dont have the answers to your questions, this could be a red flag, Sharaga said.These questions may include details about your job responsibilities, the companys work environment, when you would start, or where the companys headed in 10 years.According to Sharaga, vagueness signifies disorganization and instability.4. Theyre overly eager to hireA company that seems eager to hire you will want an answer right away and want you to start immediately, Sharaga said. This can be a sign that theyre desperate and havent done their due diligence to find the right fit.A company thats hiring for the right reasons will interview multiple candidates and will issue an offer to the person they want to bring on, according to Debra Wheatman, C.P.R.W. and certified careers coach at Careers Done Write. Then, theyll allow you to take the time to think about your next steps instead of making you decide im mediately.5. Theres no formal interviewFormal, face-to-face interviews allow you to get a sense of your companys intentions and work environment.I had a client who got a job offer from a France-based company making, for what the job was, an incredibly high amount of money, Wheatman said. The company claimed to be expanding their business to the US, so my client did not have an in-person interview. They spoke over the phone and requested her personal information and social security number in order to move forward with the hiring process. This was an instance of attempted fraud. Youll always want to avoid accepting an offer without an in-person interview.6. Youre doing all of the follow-upAccording to Wheatman, if youre doing all of the follow-up with the company - calling them first and constantly checking in for updates - usually theres a problem. This could signify that the company is disorganized and may not have much respect for their employees, she said.7. Theres a high employ ee-turnover rateCompanies could have high turnover rates for many reasons, such as they may hire entry-level employees that move on, they hire minimum-wage employees, or other companies are offering more money for the same job, Sharaga said. If a company has a high turnover rate due to poor management or a toxic work environment, thats a reason to consider an alternative company.8. They want your personal data upfrontIf theyre requesting your social security information and bank statements early on in the hiring process with no offer, this could be a sign that the company is fraudulent, Wheatman said. This kind of personal data is highly confidential and sensitive. If someone gets your social security number, you could be dealing with the consequences for the rest of your life.9. You have to pay-to-playIf theyre asking you for money to start the job, this immediately raises concern, Wheatman said. According to Wheatman, they may tell you to front X amount of dollars to be able to se t up the business, and then youll start making a big salary. You shouldnt be providing any money in the hiring process, she added.10. Your intuition tells you to be carefulYoull know when something isnt quite right intuitively, Wheatman said. If you feel that way during the hiring process, nine times out of 10 youre correct and should seek job opportunities elsewhere.This article first appeared on Business Insider.