So, I did several interviews for this job and this is response I got … what do you make of this ?

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June 27,2022 at 5:17PM UTC

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So, I did several interviews for this job and this is response I got … what do you make of this ?

Thank you for reaching out. The project direction has changed and will require someone with a more clinical background and existing project management experience.

We have other opportunities in research including research coordinator/research program manager, the responsibilities include coordinating study activities ranging from IRB applications, data management and patient interaction, please let us know if you would be interested in this opportunity.

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LaurenJune 27,2022 at 5:30PM UTC
It’s not uncommon for the skill-set to change in a role. This is largely due to the current skill-set of the team and skills they are lacking as a team, hence the change. If you’re interested in the company than explore the other opportunities. They are interested in you, but unfortunately, the skill set for the other role changed.
AnonymousJune 27,2022 at 6:25PM UTC
They went with another candidate. If interested in the opportunity they mention, let them know
Kristie WhiteJune 27,2022 at 7:20PM UTC
It is entirely common for something to happen while a project is being executed. For example, they may have run out of budget and are trying to combine two positions - or the complexity of the project has increased. It's not personal. I would suggest contacting them about the research positions if you like the company.
Cyndi RosenblattJune 27,2022 at 7:43PM UTC
This means they liked you enough to want to work with you, but they had someone they decided would work better for the original role. There's only one position to fill and sometimes you get multiple good candidates you have to choose among. It's possible the other person has more specific experience that they didn't think (or dare) to ask for originally, but it opened up new possibilities once that person applied. IRB work is a very good option to gain future opportunities. There aren't enough folks entering the field right now so there's a lot of promotion potential.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistJune 28,2022 at 3:03AM UTC
What part of it, specifically, do you not understand?
Nancy CincottaJune 28,2022 at 11:27AM UTC
Take it as a compliment and use it to you advantage. They liked your body of work, resume, and seemingly, YOU. They just found the unicorn they didn't realize was out there and could benefit the role in a way your experience/skillset doesn't. BUT they still want to see if there is a role for you. That's huge! I had that happen to me, and while there wasn't a role for me, ultimately, the hiring manager has been a huge resource for me, referring and connecting me,, as I have referred/connected her to my contacts that can fill other roles in her niche industry. It's a win:win.
Diana C LaveryJune 28,2022 at 8:24PM UTC
I'd say this is a good sign, for sure. (I once got a job offer in a similar way for a position that ended up being sooo much better for me than the original one I applied to.)
LorraineJune 28,2022 at 11:18PM UTC
I read it as... the job you interviewed for is not being offered to you because it requires someone with a more clinical background. And they are also informing you that they have other opportunities that you may be qualified for and to let them know if you are interested in anything they shared with you.
Crystal HowellJuly 2,2022 at 2:30PM UTC
It sounds like they want you in a different role.
If you have these skills,push back,if not get the skills,maybe they offer education reimbursement?