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At what point do you throw in the towel during a long interview process?

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At what point do you throw in the towel during a long interview process? I've been interviewing for a high-level position since November and while I've progressed through the rounds, finances are becoming an issue. I had savings when I was laid off from my job in August and due to the at will status, I didn't receive severance or unemployment. I could see the writing on the wall as departments were being consolidated I commenced saving.

After searching for a few months, I made the difficult decision that I would need to relocate to a larger city for the types of roles better suited to my background.

I conducted my research and commenced my search in those locations. I selected a city with that was most conducive to my experience and began preparations to move.

While doing so, this role popped up and after FG members suggested higher-education, I applied for a role in another state that seemed tailored made for my background & I commenced interviewing before Thanksgiving.

I've continued to job search while going through the rounds but my current location doesn't afford a lot of options. That's why I decided to move in the first place. Due to the progression, I've halted making the move as it would be out of state and if offered the role, I would need to move again.

While this would be a dream role, I'm not sure what to do at this point. There's no guarantee that I'll obtain this position and my current location doesn't have roles that match my background, I feel like I've put my life on hold for hope rather than certainty. On the other hand, moving is so expensive that I don't have the funds to move twice. I'd appreciate your advice!

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  1. Laura Partlow

    I would move to a small foothold residence in the city where I might get the big job. I would take on a small job or jobs to support me while I became familiar with the new city and continued interviewing for the big job. Then, i would slowly widen my "big job" search to take advantage of the new opportunities resulting from my move to the new location. Best of luck!

  2. Anonymous

    The 'big' job's location (City A) is a very expensive city. The other place I was considering, City B has more jobs in my field so while being expensive, there are more options than in City A. That's what makes this so challenging. I'm a senior level and the jobs in the area I'm currently residing are mostly associate level. I've tried applying for roles here (City C) ( I would be grateful for a job and to me in doesn't matter the level) but I've run into situations where I have more experience than the boss. While being a cheaper cost of living, there aren't a lot of jobs here especially in my field. I appreciate your best wishes and have some difficult decisions to make next week.

  3. Anonymous

    If you were laid off why didn't you get unemployment? Unfortunately I've been laid off twice and collected, and yes as an at will employee

  4. Anonymous

    I didn't work for the company long enough to qualify. I moved there for the job so it was disappointing and then I needed to move home. I'm saving money staying with family but I need to find a job soon.

  5. Jennifer

    You don't need to work for any period of time to qualify for unemployment, at least in my state. Unemployment is an insurance that you and your previous employers fund so you're covered in the case of any unemployment not caused by your own misconduct. It's worth checking out if you haven't already! To avoid payment delays, you'll likely have to stay put as long as you're receiving unemployment compensation from that state, fyi.

  6. Anonymous

    If you have been going through multiple rounds of interviews, you're well within your right to politely reach out to HR or the recruiter and ask them to kindly remind you of the interviewing and hiring time frame. You could even frame it as you are being considered for other roles, but this role is your top choice, and so you want to know when a decision will be made an a offer sent to the chosen candidate.

    You can always decide to withdraw from the process if the end isn't soon enough for you, but I wouldn't make any moves without an offer in hand.

  7. Anonymous

    You NEVER EVER throw in the towel. You simple put them on the back burner. You see the process through while actively searching for other opportunities (regardless of location, etc). You NEVER EVER put your life on hold. There are no dream jobs. There are only potential good fit jobs.

  8. Anonymous

    Thank you and I'll continue to move forward in the process while applying for others role. That last round took over a week to put together presentations and writing projects taking a lot of time away from my search. That's why I was struggling whether or not to continue.

  9. MoritzKauffmann
    Wenn sich ein Bewerbungsprozess seit November hinzieht, würde ich nach einem konkreten Zeitplan und dem nächsten Entscheidungsschritt fragen. Gerade weil der mögliche Umzug davon abhängt, braucht es eine belastbare Antwort. Bis dahin würde ich andere Bewerbungen und die eigene Planung weiterlaufen lassen. Hat das Unternehmen überhaupt einen Termin für die Entscheidung genannt? Wer danach noch eine kurze Online-Auszeit sucht, kann http://casinoinfinity-de.de mit einem vorher festgelegten Budget prüfen.

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