Internal interview how would you take this? (job hunting, employee, apply)

[Lindy07]

Applied for a position within the company currently working for a month or so ago. Two weeks later had an interview that went very well and hiring manager was given good recommendations by my current boss and an employee within the department I interviewed with. Was told they had another interview to do the next day and might possibly know by last week. Have heard nothing so contacted hiring manager thanking him for the interview and stated I was still interested in the position. Was told they still had another interview to do and will let me know. Is this just a way to say sorry, you didn't get it or are they just taking their sweet time and aren't in a hurry?

[caradvice]

Why are you reading so much into to this. If the HM says he has another interview perhaps he has another interview....

But many times at least for the companies that I have worked (global 500s) internal interviewing process can be shadier than external. For many reasons including but not limited to

1. many HM already have a mind to hire an external candidate (known or unknown)
2. many HM already have chosen a candidate before the requisition is even open
3. current managers throw salt into the process to keep their good employer from moving to another department

not saying any of this is the case. just saying you never know. just like an external process, you apply and let it go. if its meant to be it will be.


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[ccm123]

Usually, if they don't provide specific times and feedback to you, it's not a good sign. If they provide a specific time when they will get back to you with "next steps", it is a good sign. If they are vague, continue job hunting.

[EzPeterson]

Originally Posted by Lindy07

Applied for a position within the company currently working for a month or so ago. Two weeks later had an interview that went very well and hiring manager was given good recommendations by my current boss and an employee within the department I interviewed with. Was told they had another interview to do the next day and might possibly know by last week. Have heard nothing so contacted hiring manager thanking him for the interview and stated I was still interested in the position. Was told they still had another interview to do and will let me know. Is this just a way to say sorry, you didn't get it or are they just taking their sweet time and aren't in a hurry?

Just taking their sweet time. May tell you that this position is not very essential - if it ever comes time to cut overhead costs, this might be one.

[groar]

they're just taking their time. nothing means anything until they tell you yes or no (or, as has become very popular, they leave you hanging forever, but that likely won't happen with an internal position).

[YAZ]

Originally Posted by caradvice

Why are you reading so much into to this. If the HM says he has another interview perhaps he has another interview....

But many times at least for the companies that I have worked (global 500s) internal interviewing process can be shadier than external. For many reasons including but not limited to

1. many HM already have a mind to hire an external candidate (known or unknown)
2. many HM already have chosen a candidate before the requisition is even open
3. current managers throw salt into the process to keep their good employer from moving to another department

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Numbers 1 & 2 happen A LOT. Number 3 happened to me once.

Sometimes your current boss just considers it a nuisance that she has to replace you. Face it, it can be difficult. In my case, I was in a skilled trade but my duties were highly specialized. It was going to take a year to get someone fully up to speed.

The engineering dept. needed someone now, and there was just NO WAY that we could swing a promotion without it hurting our little division.

Sometimes we get pigeon - holed by accident.

For 1 & 2,

There could be some very valid reasons why the hiring manager would go with one of these options. For case #1, it could be a direct line supervisory role. That can be hard for a department to realize this change. Animosity, jealousy, etc. can rear its ugly head.

Face it, some folks just can't handle the fact that their work buddy for eight years is now their boss. And your buddy that got the promotion might have a hard time transitioning from producer to manager. Takes some maturity on both sides for a smooth transition.

No. 2 is just plain reality.

My first big promotion was done with a tap on my shoulder. Basically, I was told by a manager that a job posting was going to happen in a week and that I should apply for it.

I was the only one interviewed.