All of us know an employee or coworker we would call "toxic."

The types are familiar - the negaholic who can't see anything good about any project, the gossip who gets a little dopamine lift from talking about people behind their back, the super-defensive who launches a counterattack against every instance of constructive feedback.

Clearly, these people didn't behave this way in their job interviews. What happened? Was some hiring manager seduced by a glittering resume? Was he or she just not prepared to interview carefully? Did the applicant simply lie?

I would argue that it's often possible to foresee toxic behavior even though an applicant may be all smiles and agreement during the job interview.

1. Don't rush the interview process. Managers who try to save time by not preparing or by scheduling interviews too close together may end up with poorly-vetted hires who later become their terrible toxics to supervise.

2. Don't be overly swayed by likability. Some job applicants have their best moments ever with you during their interview. I wouldn't suggest you become suspicious or cynical. Just be alert.

3. Learn about "behavioral interviewing" and use it ....