Second Interview Strategy

[Asterix]

Need your advice chaps.

I've just been informed I've been shortlisted for a second interview for a position I'd really like to get.

It looks like the possible dates next week for the interview with the MD will be Monday, Wednesday or Thursday.

Strategy: Do I go for the Monday and hope I blow his socks off and set a very high standard or do I wait until the Thursday and hope to be the guy that leaves the best impression last.

I have no idea how to go about such things as the initial interview I had last week was the first I've had in over 20 odd years!

Also, is there any time of day that would be preferable. For me it would always be first thing as I'll be fresh.

[Asterix]

Thanks all.

I think first thing Weds or Thurs will be best - I'll be fresh, uncrumpled and can then jettison the suit jacket and tie and at least look less conspicuous when I get back to the office after.

They've also already contacted all the work and personal references I provided at the first interview.

[Asterix]

DJRC said:

Strategy? Seriously? Turn up, interview, fk off.

How hard can it be? If you aren't confident of ambling into the interview and demonstrating that you are the best chap for the job within a cpl of minutes then don't bother turning up at all.

Strategy FFs!

Read the brief knumbnuts - I haven't gone through the interview process for nigh on 20 years, mainly because I've been headhunted all the way along. This is a Director level position, one I'm assuming you're familiar with being well built and goateed yourself, and it's a cracking job, in a very interesting industry with a cool company.

I'd like constructive advice from those with experience because, frankly, I'm nervous regardless of how confident I am and I know I'm uniquely qualified - if you can't help, then kindly fk off.

Smiley?

[Asterix]

References: No, no problem there - all good friends, both commercial and personal, who I forewarned.

Interesting line from their invite for the 2nd interview - "We would prefer if we could do the interview on Monday if possible as it gives us more time if you need to provide notice to your current employer."

They said at the first interview they'd like the person to start at the beginning of November and it leads me to believe that I'm pretty much the favourite. No chickens counted etc... but I'm guessing it's mine to fk up.

DJRC - Sorry for the comeback - I've been on the other side many times, and have interviewed candidates for C level positions, just never been on the receiving end at this level. This position is truly awesome and a dream for me. At 45yrs old, this could well be my defining career point.

It's a very PH job too. I can't list the company right now but I'd be the Sales & Marketing Director for a company that does stuff like this - http://www.newcentcorp.com/ - it's an easy reference. I'm ex-Army and have been a top Communications guy in Dubai for over a decade.

Hopefully, stars are aligning.

[Asterix]

Oh! 2nd meeting is on Monday at 4:30pm.

[Asterix]

DJRC said:

Asterix said:

DJRC said:

Strategy? Seriously? Turn up, interview, fk off.

How hard can it be? If you aren't confident of ambling into the interview and demonstrating that you are the best chap for the job within a cpl of minutes then don't bother turning up at all.

Strategy FFs!

Read the brief knumbnuts - I haven't gone through the interview process for nigh on 20 years, mainly because I've been headhunted all the way along. This is a Director level position, one I'm assuming you're familiar with being well built and goateed yourself, and it's a cracking job, in a very interesting industry with a cool company.

I'd like constructive advice from those with experience because, frankly, I'm nervous regardless of how confident I am and I know I'm uniquely qualified - if you can't help, then kindly fk off.

Smiley?

It was constructive numbnuts...take the hint. fk it I can't be arsed with hints so I'll make it blatant...your strategy doesn't matter. After 20yrs you should know your stuff inside out and be convinced you are the best man for the job. No ifs no buts. If you don't consider that to be the case then be assured that somebody else equally qualified will be and that attitude alone will get them the job. Because things being equal...they don't doubt themself, you do. And that frankly in a leadership position is just duff.

And yes I'm familiar. But I'm fat rather than well built these days and no goatee.

Perhaps, here's where we differ - History is littered with people that didn't doubt themselves and made fundamental errors because they we're full of their own grandiose. I'm not one of them. If you didn't think I had my own ideas, you're wrong. I threw it out to the 'massive' for additional ideas and more experience - I'll still make the final choice based on instinct, knowledge and advice. That's what commanders do, weigh up all the options with as much intel as possible then make an executive decision?

..and I'll kill it come Monday.

Edited by Asterix on Saturday 27th September 00:22

[Asterix]

First off - thanks all for the comments.

Secondly - I got the job received the offer half an hour ago.

Cheers guys.

[Asterix]

I wonder if they'll let me put International Arms Dealer on my LinkedIn profile...

[Asterix]

Btw - cheers Neil.