Interview tomorrow and while researching the established company I realized they are hiring a new staff.

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May 13,2022 at 2:39AM UTC

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Interview tomorrow and while researching the establish company I realized they are hiring a new staff. Is this something I should be worried about and / or is it possible they furloughed during the pandemic and need to replace the ones who didn't return? Should I bring this up during the interview or wait to a final round? Final question, it's a director role, so any advice regarding salary range due to this puzzling situation? Thank you all!

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AnonymousMay 13,2022 at 6:37AM UTC
You can ask about the role you're interviewing for and why it's open.
It's not unusual to see if there's a new department, if someone retired, or you may be able to determine if there's high turnover, etc... Websites such as Glassdoor and Comparably help, too.
AnonymousMay 13,2022 at 7:57PM UTC
I think this is a yellow flag — something you can be cautious of and ask about — rather than ringing all of the alarm bells. In the first interview, I would ask softer questions about the team and the need for your role and see what questions you get.
Regarding salary, I would proceed as you would with any company — ask for your worth!
Stefanie TMay 13,2022 at 11:03PM UTC
Director level means different salaries at different industries, locations, and companies. You can go to salary.com for comparisons.
AnonymousMay 14,2022 at 4:30AM UTC
Thank you everyone and during the interview, I asked about the department's structure and that helped answer my questions. The conversation moved into why they were filling so many positions.
AnonymousMay 15,2022 at 5:06PM UTC
salary range for a director is based upon the industry and scope of work. If you are directing a workforce of 20 at a grocery store or 7-11 chain is much different from being a director of an insurance company branch overseeing 400+. Regardless the data is out there if you know your industry there are websites that can clue you in.