I have a second in-person interview with the hiring team next week.

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March 23,2023 at 3:32PM UTC

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I have a second in-person interview with the hiring team next week. I've already had four interviews and would appreciate your advice regarding what else I could share at this point? What do they want to know? Thank you!

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AnonymousMarch 23,2023 at 3:46PM UTC
The questions would be mostly on behavioral.
Heather CutlerMarch 23,2023 at 5:12PM UTC
They're interviewing for cultural fit at this point. I'd also try to uncover what the team's pain points are and how your knowledge and skill will solve for them. Best of luck, they're clearly VERY interested!
Lesa Edwards, Career Coach & Master Resume WriterMarch 23,2023 at 5:38PM UTC
I agree - it's about cultural fit at this point.
Anne KrookMarch 23,2023 at 6:20PM UTC
this is about fit. Be yourself, be consistent with earlier answers, and show that you listened earlier ("one of your colleagues mentioned that [company] does X, which sounds interesting / important; can you tell me a little more about that?"
AnonymousMarch 23,2023 at 6:23PM UTC
I would guess they see how you would fit in with the current staff and the company's mission and vision. I would go with questions regarding how their business processes work, their expectations for work/life balance, and any questions you have regarding benefits.
AnonymousMarch 23,2023 at 6:47PM UTC
I'm sorry but I disagree with other comments. Cultural fit should've been included in any other the four interviews. Most recruiters on LI will tell you that anything more than 2-3 interviews is abusive and there is no reason for this. The more people who get involved, the more opinions you have, and the more "I didn't like..." brought into the equation. There are red flags here and at this point. I'd pass. Good Luck to you.
AnonymousMarch 24,2023 at 12:13PM UTC
This is over-generalizing, and it totally depends on the position. Indeed, 2-3 interviews are appropriate for entry-level or IC positions. Three will be the minimum if you are looking at any senior positions (director level or above) and some management positions. Most jobs screen for qualifications on the first interview and narrow the field of applicants with the second. Additional interviews with senior managers, hiring managers, and often coworkers or staff are required depending on the quality and number of applicants. Extra due diligence is necessary for the senior teams because many companies require board approval for hire. If you apply for a state or federal government position, you can always expect at least four if you expect to be hired.
AnonymousMarch 23,2023 at 6:54PM UTC
I had 4 interviews back to back last week with a company and the Recruiter came back to me and said I was one of two finalists and that I needed to interview with 3 more people. When I interviewed I specifically asked if I lacked any skills that the other candidate had and all 3 looked at me and asked "what other candidate "?
It turns out that these additional interviews were a culture fit check. So strange but I ended up with an offer. So you may also be in the same scenario.
AnonymousMarch 24,2023 at 1:16PM UTC
Take the opportunity to ask lots of questions and ensure it’s a fit for you! what is special about the company, what kind of culture, leadership styles, what do the interviewers enjoy lost about company X and what makes them stick around, what are the biggest challenges you’ll face in the role. Demonstrate curiosity and thoughtfulness and it will go a long way. Best of luck to you!
AnonymousMarch 24,2023 at 1:20PM UTC
What is it with these 15 round interviews anymore? This not only strings candidates along but then the ghosting and long drawn out process is hard on candidates. Companies are so demanding these days in the interview process. I wish it could be different. As for your second in person interview, be yourself, be on time, and try not to be too stressed out about it! They are looking for "fit" at this point and it's going to come down to who is most genunine. It won't hurt to ask questions about their processes or the companies products/endeavors to let them know you're really interested, not just there for the job. Good luck!
AnonymousMarch 24,2023 at 6:18PM UTC
You don't list your level, role or the type of company. At the moment there are a ton of folks on the market especially in the tech sector so they may either be looking for their perfect hire or having a hard time deciding between many qualified potential hires. I would go into that meeting with all of your questions, show enthusiasm for the role, say things that let them know you are mentally already doing the job. Let them vet you one more time and be sure after this last interview (hopefully) that you write your thank you notes and reinforce interest availability and quality references. In fact I would walk into the meeting with your references in hand.