How long did it take between your first and second interview?

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May 16,2022 at 4:02PM UTC

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How long did it take between your first and second interview?

Hello everyone! I had two phone interviews Friday that I think went pretty well. I am definitley more on the anxious side (don't worry in therapy) so the inbetween is killing me! I know that it has only been like one business day since the interviews but was looking to see average time line that people experience in the meantime.

I think what is really getting to me is that I am so excited about the potential of of one of the jobs.

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AnonymousMay 16,2022 at 4:46PM UTC
1 to 2 weeks to get on everyone's calendars.
AnonymousMay 16,2022 at 8:14PM UTC
Did you follow up with a quick note/email thanking them for their time, reiterating your interest, would love to speak again, blah blah blah?
Heather CutlerMay 17,2022 at 12:39PM UTC
Totally agree on the TKU note. I know there’s lots of debate about the necessity of a follow up note but I’ve always embraced this as an opportunity to pick a nugget (read: pain point) from the interview to demonstrate how I’d solve a problem.
For instance, the job I’m in now. A pain point from one of the interviews was establishing a process around something. My TKU included the regular thanks for your time, etc., but also steps I would take to quickly address this issue. I felt like it demonstrated that I was listening during the interview and was interested in being a contributing member of the team.
I did this through five rounds of interviews and I got the job!
Best of luck in your next steps!
AnonymousMay 17,2022 at 8:48PM UTC
Thank you ma'am! I think the good thing about this one is that there was no pain point. She talked about their concerns/I addressed them and she said she thought I might be a perfect fit. The waiting is just killing me. I will send a thank you note though. Do you think it is bad that I am sending it later?
Heather CutlerMay 17,2022 at 11:28PM UTC
Send it late, totally ok! And consider commenting on things like their mission statement, their ESG efforts, their charitable activity…whatever really spoke to you about the organization.
AnonymousMay 17,2022 at 8:47PM UTC
I did not do that! I didn't realize that was common practice. That is a good idea!
AnonymousMay 18,2022 at 12:35PM UTC
TU notes might not be commonplace, but they certainly will make you stand out. Have an outstanding future. Cheers to you.
AnonymousMay 19,2022 at 6:35PM UTC
Thank you! I did go ahead and send a note. And drum roll - just heard back and have the second interview tomorrow! Fingers crossed!
Rose-Marie CervoneJuly 16,2022 at 10:36PM UTC
Do the thank you note thing and then continue to look for jobs. There are many quality candidates out there. An initial interview means you're resume excited HR. It doesn't mean the hiring manager will be excited. I had a great interview with HR, my potential boss, the whole team and 9 months later the position is still open.