I've been interviewing with a company since August; I've met wonderful people and can envision myself in the roles but every time I finish a round, there's another step.

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January 10,2023 at 12:34AM UTC

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I've been interviewing with a company since August; I've met wonderful people and can envision myself in the roles but every time I finish a round, there's another step. There are two positions that I've applied for in different cities that both relate to my background and I've worked with HR for both roles hoping one of them closes first.

While both director positions, they tie-into a different facets of my experience. I'd be happy with either position but my savings are quickly depleting and I can't tell if the company is stringing me along or if it's just this many rounds.

A friend who was interviewing for another position finally gave up as she needed a job. I'm saddened to think that I'll need to do the same especially after all this time. When is enough, enough and is there anything I can do to move along this process?

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AnonymousJanuary 10,2023 at 1:05AM UTC
If you are working with a recruiter at the company, can you share with them that you have other things in motion but are very interested in this company - and ask about the timeline?
AnonymousJanuary 10,2023 at 3:21AM UTC
You can I interview with other companies and get an offer. Then you have tge upper hand if they are serious. If they don't move things along to win you over then you know they were never serious in the first place.
Jerri WalkerJanuary 10,2023 at 1:12PM UTC
Some companies take time, but this is a long time and you have been very patient. Don't give up but keep looking.
AnonymousJanuary 10,2023 at 2:05PM UTC
Never wait. Use the momentum from the interviews to get get interviews with other companies. When they ask - you have strength in saying you are mid process on 2 others. It may rush them along in grabbing you. Also, perhaps a side gig to bring in some living expense coverage so your saving aren’t fully taken up?
AnonymousJanuary 16,2023 at 6:34PM UTC
In your first interaction with the company ask these specific things, what is your interview process? how many steps? is there testing or an assignment? who is the decisionmaker? Why is the position open? Those questions should be answered directly and will net you a better outcome for your efforts. Remember this job market has a glut of folks who have been laid off and there are a lot of great folks on the market. The higher up the role the longer the process.