Interview questions?

Corkey · 08-13-2013, 06:43 PM

Most management interviews can be long processes. You may be shuttled to many interviews with in the company. Just be yourself as that is what they are looking for. Consistency is the name of the game.

Blade · 08-13-2013, 07:01 PM

You may have several interviews and you might even be interviewed by several people at the same time. Sort of like a tag team interview.

girl_dee · 08-13-2013, 07:20 PM

follow your gut and good luck!

Teddybear · 08-13-2013, 08:20 PM

Thank you everyone. The first in person interview was like a tag team event. I spoke to the head of the department then to the person who would be my direct supervisor.

I'm looking at it as a positive experience.

LaneyDoll · 08-14-2013, 07:07 PM

It sounds like it is going well. There are so many non-traditional ways to interview. I once interviewed for a position while having dinner with the interviewers. It was an odd one-they each had their kids there so it did not surprise me when I was not hired. After all, with four young children needing attention, who can actually hear what someone has to say.

It was for the best

pajama · 08-14-2013, 07:44 PM

Does your company have a management training program. Maybe they liked what they've seen and decided to consider you for that. Like said above, half-day, multi-level, interviews are not uncommon for corporate management positions.

Either way, the interview sounds like it went great. And they've called you back. I'd say you just have to decide is this new position they are now interviewing you for something you want?

Good luck!

Katniss · 08-14-2013, 08:11 PM

First off congratulations on being selected to interview for a position you did not directly apply for as that speaks to me that they are serious!

From what I read you had the first (long) round and now you are awaiting the next step? If I read that correctly and you have yet to do so then please;

1. Send thank-you follow up e-mails to the folks you interviewed with and the direct supervisor. Doesn't have to be long, just a "thank you for your time" and then mention something you learned about the position that you think would match your skill set.

2. If you know someone in a position similar to what you are being interviewed for then ask them about their day to day job description. I am assuming you have already researched the company but if not then please do so.

3. When you are called back for the next (and probably final) interview please bring copies of your application and your current c.v. or resume. Yes, the head guy probably has this already but it is always nice for the candidate to offer copies they brought as it shows forethought and organization.

As to the length of the interview that isn't unusual at all. I usually have my team vet the applicant before I meet them and it can take several hours to interview/meet/greet etc. When you are called back to the "head guy" (<---sorry, that phrase always cracks me up but then I am such a mind in the gutter gal) I expect your final interview will be rather short and he/she will merely be verifying what they were already told and read about you. Don't be afraid to ask questions but steer clear of salary/benefits until you are made an offer. Otherwise be yourself as clearly they saw something special and worthwhile in your application or they would not have spent the time on you.

Good luck!!!

Katniss~~

Teddybear · 08-30-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by pajama

Does your company have a management training program. Maybe they liked what they've seen and decided to consider you for that. Like said above, half-day, multi-level, interviews are not uncommon for corporate management positions.

Either way, the interview sounds like it went great. And they've called you back. I'd say you just have to decide is this new position they are now interviewing you for something you want?

Good luck!

They will train me for the job once it had been created.

I spoke to them again this past week and was told of some issues they are having at one of the satellite businesses that would be part of what I would over see. They asked me if it was too far for me to consider to go there and help get it up and running hire and train someone for there. I told them I could di that.

I was told they need to rework some stuff for that to happen and they would get Back in touch with me next week.

There is the possibility that I would be there permanently and not where we first talked about.

I was told they can't wait to work with. Keeping my fingers crossed.

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