Reaching interview fatigue after recruiters stating the next steps include weeks of compatibility meetings?

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April 20,2022 at 3:40AM UTC

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Reaching interviewing fatigued after recruiters stating the next steps include weeks of compatibility meetings?

I'm committed to finding a different job and willing to put in the work. That being said, I'm noticing that instead of shortening the interview process, companies are requiring that you meet with more members of teams or departments to check compatibility.

I've been out of the interview process for a few years but when did having follow-up meetings with so many team members start? I could understand if it was a group meeting but I actually turned down a third interview when they said the process would include 6 additional meetings after the direct manager and HR to judge compatibility with various teams and departments. I felt like I was signing up for speed dating instead of interviewing. Anyone else going through these strange and long-drawn out steps?

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AnonymousApril 20,2022 at 5:20AM UTC
Be grateful this potential employer is investing so much time into making sure you’re the best possible fit for the team. If you’re truly that frustrated with the process, withdraw your name from consideration.
if you’re after a swift interview process only, understand that hiring decisions will reflect that expedited approach.
AnonymousApril 20,2022 at 9:43PM UTC
If I didn't have a current job I would welcome that opportunity. It wasn't for a day but more than week of two hour meetings. I tried to work with them suggesting either before or after work or even an online call during lunch. They weren't flexible and I couldn't get that amount of time away. As Tomilyn suggested, a panel interview with a lot of the team members I would be glad to take the day off but more than a week of meetings I tried but I couldn't get that time off due to the late notice. I already took part in two rounds and that was explained when I requested more details about the interview process from the beginning. If I knew the situation, I wouldn't have invested that amount of time when I knew it wasn't an option to continue. All our 'PTO' over two days requires two weeks notice and HR approval. It makes it very difficult to interview. I've tried sick days but we have a limited amount without a doctor's note.
AnonymousApril 20,2022 at 9:47PM UTC
Suffering is a choice, so again, it might be time to withdraw your name from consideration. Doesn't seem like this potential employer has any intention of changing their process to accommodate you. Throw in the towel if this is too burdensome.
Tomilyn RichardsApril 20,2022 at 11:43AM UTC
6 additional meetings is quite ridiculous. I however am a big fan of having a second interview be a panel... with a variety of folks that the candidate would work with. It gives both sides an opportunity to feel if it is a right fit. Some companies might be gun shy from previous experience, and I think it is ok to ask the Recruiter... why so many interviews?
Is this customary? It is a lot.
AnonymousApril 20,2022 at 9:37PM UTC
I'd welcome a second interview panel setting as it would be a good opportunity to judge if I'm the right fit for the company. I don't mind extra rounds but I feel that it's unrealistic to have that many after the direct manager. It's hard for me to arrange time away without advanced notice. They wanted to meet every day for more than two hours at a time for the next week. Sadly, I had to pull out of the running as I couldn't get that much time away. I thought it would have been a good fit until then!