If one has had six interviews for six different jobs, what would you say are the odds one of those will become an offer? Any research out there?

8 Comments

1. AnonymousApril 24,2025 at 2:23PM UTC

   I don't believe I am overqualified for these jobs, so hopefully there is a result.

2. AnonymousApril 24,2025 at 4:22PM UTC

   UPDATE! I just found out I am top 3 finalist from one of my interviews.

3. AnonymousApril 24,2025 at 5:42PM UTC

   Congrats on being a top finalist! It's hard to quantify chances as you must know first how many candidates are in the pool interviewing. There is data probably in the company that you are in the top 3 of how many candidates they received, how many were declined, how many declined an offer to interview, etc. Focus on getting a job, and not worry about the chances. Think of it like this, if you get an interview, you have a chance. We lose 100% of the shots we don't take. You took a shot, are interviewing and afterwards be sure to send a follow up email not only reiterating your interest but in bullet format within the email list at least the top 3 reasons you are qualified. End it with this... I look forward to a favorable reply. I've done this and got the job. It works. And I also hired people for a living. If you don't follow up, you are not relevant. Be sure to send thank you notes by email, then send one via snail mail, have it ready to mail after the interview, then 2 weeks later if you haven't heard back email again.

4. AnonymousApril 25,2025 at 3:06AM UTC

   In this market it's anyone's guess. You will need to complete multiple series for each job and you might need to complete several assignments and tests. It's brutal.

5. AnonymousApril 25,2025 at 7:50AM UTC

   I think you would gain experience from each interview, and you would learn from each interview. It gives you options. However all 6 at the same time might be overwhelming. Slow down if you have a choice.

6. AnonymousApril 28,2025 at 2:15PM UTC

   The further you get in the process, the better your chances, but six initial interviews mean you are doing everything right on the application side, and your skills are needed in the market. If you have trouble making it to the next round, find someone to help you practice and critique your interviewing skills—best of luck.

7. AnonymousApril 28,2025 at 5:29PM UTC

   How exciting! No odds these days. The market is still very challenging. I had 4 lined up and 3 were immediately eliminated because they weren't a match. Lucky for me, the 4th worked out, but it could have gone the other way. You're clearly doing all the right things!

8. AyianMay 1,2025 at 4:18PM UTC

   I would expect an offer from 1 out of 10 and suspect an offer from 1 in 5, but this varies person to person based on the industry and how honest the application is in their resume and interview and whether the person or persons doing the interview are adept at picking up falsities. I know people who have blatantly lied on their resume and in interviews and were hired based on the lie.

   I personally get an offer 1 out of 3 interviews on average, but accountants are always in demand.