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I have been on my second interview with a company. I just heard back a full week later that they want me to come back for a third. However, they did say that now there is expressed interest from an internal candidate.
Also my feedback was really good except I said that I didn't want to do any "personal assistant" stuff...shopping for wives birthdays etc. But I did say that I have no problem getting coffee or getting my boss lunch when he has back to back meetings. However, they seemed to have focused on THAT part. I think they didn't have an understanding as to where I draw the line from being an executive assistant and a girl Friday.
So, now I am up against an internal candidate plus I have to reiterate what I meant to another group of people (whom aren't the original people I interviewed with before) what I mean by not being a girl Friday.
What are my chances when an internal candidate is interested? Isn't there an unsaid bias?
Perhaps.......... but then again if the internal candidate was a definite front runner, wouldn't they have already been approached re the position before it was advertised?
That's what I'm saying - they weren't an "obvious" first choice for the company when the position became vacant. I'd just go with it and do your best and put the internal candidate out of your mind.
That's what I'm saying - they weren't an "obvious" first choice for the company when the position became vacant. I'd just go with it and do your best and put the internal candidate out of your mind.
I agree. They may already know the internal candidate and how they would do in the job...in that case all you can do is just put your best effort forward.
You may be the more qualified candidate but, if they're looking for someone who will do "girl Friday" duties in addition to his/her "executive assistant" duties, they'll probably choose the less-qualified-but-more-willing-to-do-everything candidate. I hope I'm wrong. Good luck!
Depends--- for example there was a job that was advertised at my place of employment. I thought about it for just over a month before applying. Others from that group had approached me about it slyly-- basically letting me know that they had posted it, etc. I just didn't really know if I really want to pursue it or not. After waiting for approximately five weeks and going over my options with a few friends I opted to go ahead apply.
I knew there had been some outside people considered (one was an acquaintance that I found out about via a conversation a a week or so ago), but it seems like I am now the top candidate. Granted I may not get the job, but I do know that the outside person has not been forwarded for additional interviews per some of her conversation.
So not to say that the folks who had the job would just automatically not think the internal candidate is not an obvious choice, but may the internal candidate had to consider it before applying. It is usually cheaper to hire the internal person-- they know the culture, usually know the people involved, know the systems, etc.
BUT-- I have also experienced where the internal candidates just did not have enough skills to move into certain roles and then the outside candidates were hired above the internal ones. It just depends on your skills, interviews, personality (we would all be remiss if we didn't think that personality also influences who will get the offer, etc), and other factors.
Can't hurt to stay interested. Even if they hire the internal person, you're on their radar screen as a good prospect. Something else might come up, or the internal person might turn out to be a poor candidate. I do think a hiring manager should give first consideration to an internal person ("loyalty," imagine that) but if qualifications aren't right, then of course they should continue outward. Best wishes.
You may be the more qualified candidate but, if they're looking for someone who will do "girl Friday" duties in addition to his/her "executive assistant" duties, they'll probably choose the less-qualified-but-more-willing-to-do-everything candidate. I hope I'm wrong. Good luck!
I agree and I think you're dodging a potential bullet. It seems they've gotten the impression that you're no pushover (since you set a standard), and must assume the internal candidate may bend over backwards to be manipulated. Chances are if that's what they really want, if you do get the job, you might be the "personal assistant" more often than you anticipate, and might not be happy in the end.
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