I am interviewing at a company I left back in 2020 due to COVID reasons.

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July 13,2022 at 12:55PM UTC

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I am interviewing at a company I left back in 2020 due to COVID reasons. Any advice for interview???? I loved working there. It went 100% virtual I really wanted an office to go into. They now have a hybrid role. How can I redeem myself in interview.

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AnonymousJuly 13,2022 at 2:14PM UTC
Explain how much you love the company and how exciting you are at the opportunity to return.
Spend a little time reminding them of your success when you were there previously and what you accomplished since.
AnonymousJuly 13,2022 at 3:03PM UTC
I agree with the previous respondent. The fact that they are willing to have you interview is definitely a positive start! Share with them your excitement, focus on all of the positives. Be prepared to briefly explain why you left. Covid certainly impacted all of us in different ways. Best of luck!
Georgene HuangJuly 13,2022 at 3:45PM UTC
I would be just be candid and honest about the reasons that it was just about remote vs.
on-site preferences you had.
Based on what you describe, and the fact that they are willing to interview you, it seems like there are no hard feelings and a lot of benefits for them to take on a 'boomerang employee' who is already ramped in terms of company culture / operations / practices. etc.
shaz1972July 13,2022 at 6:08PM UTC
I’ve heard that boomerang term. I love it. Thank you
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistJuly 13,2022 at 5:50PM UTC
Why do you feel you have to "redeem" yourself? You have every right, indeed the responsibility to yourself, to work in a position that's the best fit for you. 100% remote was not that for you.
I think it says a lot about what you think about the company that you want to go back. I don't know that I can say that about too many places I've worked in the past.
I would let them know that you are so excited about the opportunity because you really loved the company and hated to leave. You apparently left on good terms otherwise they wouldn't want to interview you. I would look at all of this as positives.
shaz1972July 13,2022 at 6:08PM UTC
Thank you I appreciate the confidence.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistJuly 13,2022 at 6:44PM UTC
GOOD LUCK! Keep us posted
Mary MowbrayJuly 14,2022 at 12:56PM UTC
They would not have called you for interview if they were disinterested in hiring you back. Everywhere I have ever worked that was a well functioning place would hire back a good employee who left on good terms. Totally understandable why you left.
shaz1972July 14,2022 at 6:40PM UTC
Thank you!!!
AnonymousJuly 16,2022 at 10:57PM UTC
You have nothing to apologize for. You loved the company and are excited about the hybrid role.
The company would not be interviewing you if they were concerned about your prior experience there.
Go into your interview with confidence!
shaz1972July 17,2022 at 6:07PM UTC
Thank you for the support