in a tricky interview situation
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I left my last place of work because i wanted to specialise in a certain area of my role.
Jobs have now come up 10 months later at where i used to work asking for specialists.
However it doesent say what area the canditate will be going into which is a bit weird, so i rang up and asked if its the area i want to be in and the boss said no but apply and see what we offer you.
Now ive been asked to interview next week and my hearts not really in it because it could be a conplete waste of my time when someone else could have had the interview slot.
is it worth ringing again and saying i dont want to waste the slot has there been any changes in where the positions are?
Jobs have now come up 10 months later at where i used to work asking for specialists.
However it doesent say what area the canditate will be going into which is a bit weird, so i rang up and asked if its the area i want to be in and the boss said no but apply and see what we offer you.
Now ive been asked to interview next week and my hearts not really in it because it could be a conplete waste of my time when someone else could have had the interview slot.
is it worth ringing again and saying i dont want to waste the slot has there been any changes in where the positions are?
I'd say that no interview (or even informal chat with a potential employer/recruiter about prospects) is a waste of anyone's time.
Treat this as an opportunity to put the role you want forward, be very clear about that (also have a good idea about desired package, benefits, and how you want to progress) but go with an open mind as the company may want you for something else you may not have considered.
I've found interviews very helpful finding out about other companies, cultures, strategies which you can use elsewhere and if not perfect for me at that time, helping me decide what I don't and do want.
Treat this as an opportunity to put the role you want forward, be very clear about that (also have a good idea about desired package, benefits, and how you want to progress) but go with an open mind as the company may want you for something else you may not have considered.
I've found interviews very helpful finding out about other companies, cultures, strategies which you can use elsewhere and if not perfect for me at that time, helping me decide what I don't and do want.
How much prep will you need, given you used to work there?
I don't see what you have to lose, Is what you have at the moment so splendid that you aren't really going to leave anyway if the right role comes up.
Personally keeping your options open sounds like a good idea, plus if at the end you say to them, look really enjoyed my time here, loved the company, but in the end I left as I wanted to develop specialist skills in this area. So whilst this role looks a good job, I don't think it is a really close match.
That way if they do later have the right role, then they will call you.
I don't see what you have to lose, Is what you have at the moment so splendid that you aren't really going to leave anyway if the right role comes up.
Personally keeping your options open sounds like a good idea, plus if at the end you say to them, look really enjoyed my time here, loved the company, but in the end I left as I wanted to develop specialist skills in this area. So whilst this role looks a good job, I don't think it is a really close match.
That way if they do later have the right role, then they will call you.
pistonmember said:
I left my last place of work because i wanted to specialise in a certain area of my role.
Jobs have now come up 10 months later at where i used to work asking for specialists.
However it doesent say what area the canditate will be going into which is a bit weird, so i rang up and asked if its the area i want to be in and the boss said no but apply and see what we offer you.
Now ive been asked to interview next week and my hearts not really in it because it could be a conplete waste of my time when someone else could have had the interview slot.
is it worth ringing again and saying i dont want to waste the slot has there been any changes in where the positions are?
Nothing ventured nothing gained. Go to the interview and ask the questions you need answered. You will also get a chance to see if the company has changed since you were there.Jobs have now come up 10 months later at where i used to work asking for specialists.
However it doesent say what area the canditate will be going into which is a bit weird, so i rang up and asked if its the area i want to be in and the boss said no but apply and see what we offer you.
Now ive been asked to interview next week and my hearts not really in it because it could be a conplete waste of my time when someone else could have had the interview slot.
is it worth ringing again and saying i dont want to waste the slot has there been any changes in where the positions are?
Its been said before that returning to a previous employer is considered unwise. I've never done it myself but I know some who have and it has worked.
fin racer said:
Nothing ventured nothing gained. Go to the interview and ask the questions you need answered. You will also get a chance to see if the company has changed since you were there.
Its been said before that returning to a previous employer is considered unwise. I've never done it myself but I know some who have and it has worked.
Why do people see it as unwise?Its been said before that returning to a previous employer is considered unwise. I've never done it myself but I know some who have and it has worked.
pistonmember said:
Why do people see it as unwise?
I guess some see it as a backward step, that you left for a reason and returning again (perhaps in the hope that circumstances might have changed) does not always work out that way. I know of employers who have a newfound respect for ex-employees who have left only to return again.As I have said, I've not done it, probably wouldn't so I'm not the best person to answer that.
Did you leave on good terms? did you piss anyone off by leaving who may want some sort of petty revenge by getting you back in to waste your time or so they can say "no"? I would hope not but you know what some people can be like.
My wife works for VW, she got poached by Porsche and ended up being poached back by VW :-) she has been back at VW for some years now (it helps that it is 2 miles from where we live whereas Porsche is a good 30 mins.
Good luck
My wife works for VW, she got poached by Porsche and ended up being poached back by VW :-) she has been back at VW for some years now (it helps that it is 2 miles from where we live whereas Porsche is a good 30 mins.
Good luck
R6VED said:
Did you leave on good terms? did you piss anyone off by leaving who may want some sort of petty revenge by getting you back in to waste your time or so they can say "no"? I would hope not but you know what some people can be like.
My wife works for VW, she got poached by Porsche and ended up being poached back by VW :-) she has been back at VW for some years now (it helps that it is 2 miles from where we live whereas Porsche is a good 30 mins.
Good luck
Left on good terms yesMy wife works for VW, she got poached by Porsche and ended up being poached back by VW :-) she has been back at VW for some years now (it helps that it is 2 miles from where we live whereas Porsche is a good 30 mins.
Good luck
I went back to a previous employer after leaving for a couple of years and am perfectly happy. My career has also progressed since I've been back.
I'm not sure if they have any roles I want, but they have worked with me before and invited me for an interview, which clearly means they value my knowledge, experience and attitude.
I'll go along to the interview & see what's on offer, I might end up with more money and a job I prefer. If they don't have anything that lights my candle all I'll have lost is some time.
In my opinion giving up an afternoon for a chance at a better job / more cash is a worthwhile trade.
I hate myself for suggesting it, but you really need to read "Who moved my cheese".
pistonmember said:
If i went to the interview yes i would do this but if theres no jobs where i want them (they cant just make them) then ive completely wasted my time prepping and going to the interview.
Real rosey outlook you have there. Why not turn that frown upside down and say..I'm not sure if they have any roles I want, but they have worked with me before and invited me for an interview, which clearly means they value my knowledge, experience and attitude.
I'll go along to the interview & see what's on offer, I might end up with more money and a job I prefer. If they don't have anything that lights my candle all I'll have lost is some time.
In my opinion giving up an afternoon for a chance at a better job / more cash is a worthwhile trade.
I hate myself for suggesting it, but you really need to read "Who moved my cheese".
oOTomOo said:
Real rosey outlook you have there. Why not turn that frown upside down and say..
I'm not sure if they have any roles I want, but they have worked with me before and invited me for an interview, which clearly means they value my knowledge, experience and attitude.
I'll go along to the interview & see what's on offer, I might end up with more money and a job I prefer. If they don't have anything that lights my candle all I'll have lost is some time.
In my opinion giving up an afternoon for a chance at a better job / more cash is a worthwhile trade.
I hate myself for suggesting it, but you really need to read "Who moved my cheese".
Ha, I realised the message in that book was not far from the truth when I was having a hard time in my previous job, so it got me motivated to do something about it, and am now getting stuck in to a plentiful amount of a different flavour of cheese in a new company.I'm not sure if they have any roles I want, but they have worked with me before and invited me for an interview, which clearly means they value my knowledge, experience and attitude.
I'll go along to the interview & see what's on offer, I might end up with more money and a job I prefer. If they don't have anything that lights my candle all I'll have lost is some time.
In my opinion giving up an afternoon for a chance at a better job / more cash is a worthwhile trade.
I hate myself for suggesting it, but you really need to read "Who moved my cheese".
shtu said:
pistonmember said:
apply and see what we offer you
That strikes me as a fairly big hint.If you don't like what they offer, turn them down nicely and let them know what you are after.
This ^^^
I once went for my first job after graduate trainee status. In hindsight it was not the job for me and after the interview realised that it was a mistake to apply to move into that area.
However didn't twig that a manager had sat in on the interview who had a job that hadn't yet been advertised.
When got a phone call from them next week expected the no thank you but they offered me the other job straight out. Much better position with more potential in hindsight.
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