Interviewed

15 Comments

1. AnonymousApril 24,2024 at 3:27AM UTC

   She is. With her in place, maybe you will be lucky not working there if not selected. Seriously, people like to judge, but reality is not good.

2. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistApril 24,2024 at 5:19AM UTC

   Well it's certainly not you. Sorry to hear about the layoffs. This would be a red flag for me. I understand needing a job, believe me I do, but companies and managers should be on their best behavior during the interview process trying to convince jobseekers to come work for them.

   Something to take into account if it comes to decision making time is that that may be her best behavior. Your bosses' boss helps shape the culture you work in.

   GOOD LUCK!

3. AnonymousApril 24,2024 at 9:39PM UTC

   OP here-that is an excellent point. Everything was so positive with the recruiter and my boss and then she literally threw cold water on the whole experience. Thank you for that insight.

4. AnonymousApril 26,2024 at 11:45PM UTC

   Wonder if she has someone in mind for the position and you are so well-qualified that you are a threat?

   Just a thought. You may be fortunate not to get the job. I had a situation where the interviewer said all positive things about my qualifications (however, her body language betrayed her). Then she came up with some reservations about my being able to be available in person 24 hours per day (which was absolutely ludicrous considering the nature of the job). Turned out her sister had been working the position on contract...

5. AnonymousApril 30,2024 at 8:10PM UTC

   OP here-yes, I thought the same thing. From the get go, she was terse and didn't smile. However, the role seems to have disappeared. Makes me wonder if she wanted to use the funds for a role that would better serve her as an individual vs the group's needs. Doesn't matter. You all have reminded me of these really important things I consistently tell people here ie this is the time the potential employer should be wooing you!

6. AnonymousApril 24,2024 at 1:54PM UTC

   Similar situation happened during my interview yesterday. Except one position I left instead of being laid off as the company was restructuring. Maybe I should have waited to be laid off? I was there 23 months. Current company has been having lay offs as well. I've been here 17 months. Can't win for losing. Either they ding you for jumping ship or they ding you for getting laid off. Hiring managers are being extremely picky and using any reason to disqualify applicants because they can in this labor market.

7. AnonymousApril 24,2024 at 2:23PM UTC

   Neither. She is looking for reasons to highlight why you're not a fit. She couldn't find any so she made it up.

8. AnonymousApril 24,2024 at 11:54PM UTC

   Did you get the offer and are you accepting it? Your immediate supervisor is more important. If you have a good rapport with her, and you’re not going to interact with her boss much in future then just ignore her. It’s not worth your time thinking about her. She is rude.

9. AnonymousApril 30,2024 at 4:18PM UTC

   LOL! The role just disappeared.... But they now have 2 similar roles-hmmmm.....

10. AnonymousApril 25,2024 at 3:43PM UTC

    She might just be testing how you respond to her comment. I mean, by the sounds of it, you had a great interview so it could be a tactic to gauge how you respond to awkward or negative feedback. Just a thought! But I also agree that if you don't have to report to her, its inconsequential since your goal is to stay and not job hop. I also have similar issues since COVID, job security feels like it's getting harder to come by and it's tough to be judged for something that was a business decision. Don't let that lady's comment stew in your brain though! Show up, hustle hard and don't let her steal your joy!

11. AnonymousApril 29,2024 at 6:14PM UTC

    MAYBE, but I doubt they are that clever

12. AnonymousApril 28,2024 at 6:09PM UTC

    She is out of touch. Follow up with some fresh accolades and a list of people from those 2 places that can vouch for your skills. If they end up not hiring you consider it bullet dodged because she is close minded and has clearly made up her mind about you.

13. AnonymousApril 29,2024 at 1:31PM UTC

    Ugh so inappropriate and out of touch. She should read the news too. My friend was laid off, found a job, and was laid off again after six months. It's not a good and stable market.

14. AnonymousApril 29,2024 at 4:00PM UTC

    Wow… what a bunch of bologna!
    She is way out of touch and clearly maybe having a bad day. Interviews are a two way street. Sheesh!

    Honestly, I find this to be a red flag for company culture and unfair criticism already. Unfair criticism and constructive criticism are very different.

    Unfair criticism meaning like something you’re being judged on that is simply out of your control. Constructive criticism is attainable feedback to help an employee succeed in their profession. Your situation with the upper manager judging you for being laid off is an unfair criticism, hence it is out of your control.

    Definitely take the role if you’re excited about it! Keep in mind what the annual goals may be like…your projects… etc.

    If you get another interview and they start off with asking do you have any questions for us before we get started? An interview question I’m interested in trying is starting on a positive scene with “I’m so excited to be here today. Thank you for your time! Do you want to share why you are interested in interviewing me?”

    I saw this on Tik Tok and I just love how you are given a chance to hear what skills they’re looking for before you introduce yourself! It’s just awesome:)

15. AnonymousApril 29,2024 at 4:54PM UTC

    OH BS.

    FYI - purple squirals are exisit. move on to the candidates remain. those could be the future purple squirals.