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Hi! I’m going through an interview process and need some help. I interviewed with the following people in this order: 1. Hiring Manager 2. Panel interview with a Director of Sales and 2 individuals with the job title I would be hired for and 3. The Sr VP (hiring manager’s boss). After the third interview I was asked to have a “final” interview with the Hiring Manager and her boss (again). It’s scheduled for Monday and it’s only 30 minutes. Does anyone have an idea of why I would need to interview with the first interviewer (hiring manager) and the last again for the final interview (her boss, Sr VP) again for the final interview? And do you have any advice?

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  1. Anonymous

    They’re looking to confirm you’re a good cultural fit. I’m sure the repeat interviews are frustrating and I know there are a lot of differing opinions on this board about multiple rounds.

    During my hiring process for a Fortune 50 company, i went through five rounds and I was grateful for the thoroughness of everything. I was glad to meet key players for the team and I had a complete awareness of what I was walking into. Two and a half years later, I love this job as much as the first day I started.

    They’re asking you back because they like you! Review all of your interview notes again, scan for recent press coverage of the organization or its leadership, ask about their priorities for the role in the first 90 days and what qualities will make someone most successful in this role.

    My final advice is to listen for pain points: what problems does this org need to solve and what do you bring to the table that will remedy them.

    Best wishes!

  2. Anonymous

    I did this a job back as well. They have gathered their information, this is just a confirmation interview. So, I would suggest just thinking about what you said to them, what you can bring the to table, and be ready to expand on anything you said before. In my case, the interview was mostly a friendly chat. But feel confident! This is a really good sign.

  3. Anonymous

    Congratulations!

    Yea, overkill interview BUT be happy YOU are selected to participate so whatever!! As a note, if one of my prior locations interviewed this much in detail, I would have saved myself some misery because they were horrible and have since permanently closed. Your organization sounds organized- good!!!

    My advice: recap what you previously said but also truly research role, organization and your expertise. I think they want to confirm you are who you say you are (some people lie their way through, not saying you are!!!)

    Think positively!!! :)

  4. Damie Wilson

    Why would they call you in for #4. More questions that the boss may not have asked, didn't know if he could legally ask (HR knows what's legal) perhaps a job offer?

    Good luck.

  5. Anonymous

    Sounds like they’re just coming together for a final meeting of the minds to confirm amongst themselves you’re the candidate they want! Hiring managers can often interview so many people things run together for them as well. Or during the course of interviewing they may have additional questions about your expertise and ways you will fit into the team. But it seems like this is a last step maybe for them to also answer any questions for you. So I would be prepared to ask them all about the job since they’ve been asking you. Really dive into the nitty gritty of the job and the team and the culture.

    -How are promotions determined

    -How does the company/team conduct employee feedback

    -What are some of the teams’s annual goals and how does your role fit into those goals

    -Is there any opportunity for continuing education, conferences, professional development

    -What will onboarding look like

    -What do they expect you to handle in the first 30/60/90 days

  6. Anonymous

    Final interview will most likely clarify the role, get answers on any final questions and take $, start date and onboarding items. Whatever is talked about there will be included in an offer letter if they decide to make one.

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