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They were able to make their decision quickly because you were the last person they had to interview. If you were the first, you would have had to wait for everyone else. Sorry you didn't get the position but the timeline makes perfect sense to me.
Not sure why they even told him to wait a week for then
They were able to make their decision quickly because you were the last person they had to interview. If you were the first, you would have had to wait for everyone else. Sorry you didn't get the position but the timeline makes perfect sense to me.
I wonder, 5 people. Does anyone know how that would work? I presume they would vote and if the candidate gets 4 yes and 1 no, he will get the job, vice versa...
Our department has a form that interview conductors fill out. The form rates the candidate on 9-10 different areas, with a rank from 1-5. The interview team discusses the candidate after he/she leaves, then fills out the form on their own based on their impressions as well as follow-up discussion with other interviewers. Highest score usually gets the job although the top boss of the department does have final say. Sometimes the top boss agrees with the interviewers, sometimes not. Only a couple of times since I've been here has the top boss gone against a low score and still hired the person in question. A couple of times she has said no to a high scoring candidate, too. But I'd say 90% the highest scoring candidate gets the job.
two rejections in a year? When I was looking, I was getting two per week. And this after phone interviews, and in-person interviews. One was with a panel of 11 people at once! Thought I had it, but I think they had another candidate in mind, but let me tell 'ya: I really gave 'em something to think about. . .
Get a good night's sleep and when you wake up early and get moving, just remember to tell yourself: "today's my day!"
DO send them a thank you note, telling them that you truly enjoyed meeting everyone and was greatly looking forward to helping their organization reach their goals and beyond. You never know: more positions may open up or their primary candidate might not work out.
Oh, and ALWAYS end every interview with a firm handshake and eye contact and the phrase: "I'm very much looking forward to working with you and this organization." You want them to KNOW that in your mind, that you're already thinking in terms of getting the position.
Oh, and ALWAYS end every interview with a firm handshake and eye contact and the phrase: "I'm very much looking forward to working with you and this organization." You want them to KNOW that in your mind, that you're already thinking in terms of getting the position.
Maybe shaking hands isn't such a good idea if you've been coughing
I wonder, 5 people. Does anyone know how that would work? I presume they would vote and if the candidate gets 4 yes and 1 no, he will get the job, vice versa...
And OP I think someone before you impressed them with their qualifications and that you were called in just to see how you do, but you didn't convince them enough. It happens, screw them and move on, you'll get something soon.
I've on the other side of that as part of the 5... although we don't do the round table thing here. Generally, we look for a concensus, but a 4-1 vote could work, depending on who the 1 was..... an it wasn't the senior manager
Don't listen to your girlfriend. She can't be more wrong about that. She's obviously not an employment attorney, nor does she work in HR.
Haha... I was going to post that I hope she is not an attorney, because they are going to starve!
The hobby question is a great one, actually. I love to get that one, and I love to ask it. You can learn a lot about someone through what gets them excited.
The women one... I have asked something similar, especially to younger males that might not be used to that kind of work environment. Clues them in to the culture of the place/department.
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