Wacky interview that I'm still trying to understand!

Anonymous

November 30,2022 at 3:49AM UTC

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Wacky interview that I'm still trying to understand! I was prepared, had questions ready and researched the company. The online interview was with a prominent member of the organization.

During the meeting, the interviewer kept asking me questions about myself but before I could answer, went into stories about his life. At the end of the call, I don't feel I was able to convey anything new about myself. I was in an hour meeting where he touted how great he was and what happened with his life. It was the craziest interview I've ever had and I'm still shaking my head. The sad part was I was excited about the position before the interview!

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AnonymousNovember 30,2022 at 4:37AM UTC
That sounds terrible. Is he the only one at the company you can follow up with?
It sounds like he doesn’t have a clear idea on what he is supposed be doing - if he was the potential supervisor you are much better off not getting that job!
I once interviewed for a position with an international company and in a field in which I have extensive experience. There were two interviewers, they asked me questions about how to do the job and took notes. After a while it was clear that they were not interviewing me as much as trying to learn tips and how to do the job. At the end I asked what the next steps are in their hiring process and they said “ we haven’t really thought about that”. They thanked me for my time and told me to keep doing what I do because I am “clearly qualified and passionate about global business.” I never heard from them again, that was also weird.
AnonymousNovember 30,2022 at 1:30PM UTC
RUN!!!!!!!!! Huge red flag
AnonymousNovember 30,2022 at 2:22PM UTC
That's a huge red flag - that person is a narcissist and you do NOT want to even try to work with them, as they will undermine you constantly. Run the other direction, do not walk!
Shelly EdwardsDecember 1,2022 at 2:44PM UTC
I would say that anyone who works for him spends a majority of their time talking about him, pumping up his ego and doing things only the way he wants them done. I'd think really hard on accepting this job.
AnonymousDecember 1,2022 at 3:56PM UTC
Thank you everyone. I might have dodged a bullet in this case!
SBDecember 3,2022 at 4:08PM UTC
Oh dear. I'm sorry you experienced that. Would you be reporting to this person? Giving him some benefit of the doubt, it's possible that he's somewhat new to this role and this is his nervous energy? Just something to consider, but yikes...I too would be disappointed/reluctant.
AnonymousDecember 18,2022 at 3:19PM UTC
Ask yourself if this is the type of person you want to work for (assuming he is the hiring manager). Is there supposed to be a follow-up interview(s)? If so, find out if he is going to be there. It would be nice to be able to get a word in edgewise.