Just how many interviews do you have to do for a job?
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How long does it normally take? it used to be that you went in got interview by HR, the boss and a few peers and they would decide there and then, but no.... now it seems like you have to do interview after interview after interview.
Im now on the third interview out of 5 maybe 6 to get a new job and 3 of them are all technical tests, when did it become such a drawn out process?
Looks like i have 3 more weeks of this and one slip up loses me the job....
I hate job hunting
Im now on the third interview out of 5 maybe 6 to get a new job and 3 of them are all technical tests, when did it become such a drawn out process?
Looks like i have 3 more weeks of this and one slip up loses me the job....
I hate job hunting
I usually only have to do one (1 OEM, 1 Race Team and 1 1st tier supplier) only had to do a second interview once and that was only because they couldn't decide between me and another candidate.
I think when it comes to engineering most people assume if you have a degree and some experience you will be able to do the job, all the interview seems to be for is too find out if you will "fit in" and get on with everyone.
My interview for a highly respected 1st tier supplier was just an hour long chat about cars, politics and anything else that came to mind. Got offered the job an hour later - and f
king hated it!
I think when it comes to engineering most people assume if you have a degree and some experience you will be able to do the job, all the interview seems to be for is too find out if you will "fit in" and get on with everyone.
My interview for a highly respected 1st tier supplier was just an hour long chat about cars, politics and anything else that came to mind. Got offered the job an hour later - and f
king hated it! I had three for a job once, one of which was a triple (3 back to back with different people) The last one was with the MD himself (which I had been really ill the night before) but I got the job!
Then two months later they bascially turn round and say "We're dumb fking s that can't manage a business. So after leaving a perfectly good job you're now redundant cos we can't afford you"
I really hope that the MD burns in hell.
Then two months later they bascially turn round and say "We're dumb f
king s that can't manage a business. So after leaving a perfectly good job you're now redundant cos we can't afford you"I really hope that the MD burns in hell.
Would it not depend on what position you were applying for or the field of employment?
Not sure as I've not been for an interview for ages, thank goodness.
A friend of mine has just been through a similar "ordeal" though. Six interviews later and he got the job as manager of a Pets At Home store.
Good luck with it OP.
Not sure as I've not been for an interview for ages, thank goodness.
A friend of mine has just been through a similar "ordeal" though. Six interviews later and he got the job as manager of a Pets At Home store.
Good luck with it OP.
It is no longer seen as 'good practice' to employ someone based on qualifications and whether the interview panel liked you or not. Therefore various assessments are used to get a better all round profile of a candidate. I currently work in HR and use a mixture of personality profile assessments, interviews and practical tasks as appropriate for the job. Therefore just because you haven't gained good or any qualifications, or do not have brillant interview skills doesn't therefore exclude you from being offered the role. On the other hand its good for weeding out those who can 'talk the talk' but 'can't walk the walk.
Going back to the original post 5 or 6 is quite alot, but probably normal in Government or Graduate recuitment due to such a high number of applicants. Good luck and hang in there.
Going back to the original post 5 or 6 is quite alot, but probably normal in Government or Graduate recuitment due to such a high number of applicants. Good luck and hang in there.
I've had 3 before, but it was more of a procedural must do thing for a completely soft HR centric company, the sort who'd say "Be Well" in the corridors. Complete bks on the first one, no real agenda and they wouldnt answer any questions, just wanted me to go through what I'd done previously. Second was with the SD, third with a sales manager. I'd already decided going into the third unless something major happened I wasnt going to take it if they offered.
Current job is a worldwide technology company. Interview was an hour with one of the VP's and SD, talked business for best part of half an hour, then the joys of Clapton, Floyd and the Stones really. I asked them at the end if they thought I could do the job, they agreed, I asked them how much they wanted to pay me, and that was that
ks on the first one, no real agenda and they wouldnt answer any questions, just wanted me to go through what I'd done previously. Second was with the SD, third with a sales manager. I'd already decided going into the third unless something major happened I wasnt going to take it if they offered. Current job is a worldwide technology company. Interview was an hour with one of the VP's and SD, talked business for best part of half an hour, then the joys of Clapton, Floyd and the Stones really. I asked them at the end if they thought I could do the job, they agreed, I asked them how much they wanted to pay me, and that was that
Edited by andy-xr on Wednesday 14th January 19:51
5 inc battery of tests and role plays - Programme Manager for the Post Office HQ in London.
Only person that made it through(apparently).
Turned me down much to the annoyance of the Consultant, who was never able to fathom out the true reason and give feedback.
Depending on role, most organisations now utilise interview(s) plus verbal/technical/numerical tests along with a psychometric profile. Some even like to supplement your task of preparing a presentation with a group discussion involving other candidates.
Only person that made it through(apparently).
Turned me down much to the annoyance of the Consultant, who was never able to fathom out the true reason and give feedback.
Depending on role, most organisations now utilise interview(s) plus verbal/technical/numerical tests along with a psychometric profile. Some even like to supplement your task of preparing a presentation with a group discussion involving other candidates.
Had an interview to work in SA, broadcasting the 2010 World Cup. Did not get a second interview until 14 MONTHS later. Found out money was s**t for what they wanted out of you and the whole second interview was a confusing mess of contradictions. Plus any company that takes that long to get around to the second interview does not fill me with confidence that they will produce the goods before an immovable deadline!
Hey, at least you get experience of what you'll need to do to get a full time job.
Engineering (aero side anyway...) jobs are usually 1 interview with a technical written/oral test to see how clever you think you are....
Grad engineering schemes vary but often its a couple of interviews plus technical plus team work etc.
As a contractor, the last couple of contracts have been no-interview, so, basically, they see where you worked before and if they know anyone in those offices (reasonably small world) they'll ask them what they thought of you, and they'll also ask around the office to see if anyone has an opinion. The unknown contractors get interviewed. Sorts the wheat from the chaff quite well.....I am probably the exception that proves the rule!
Coanda
Engineering (aero side anyway...) jobs are usually 1 interview with a technical written/oral test to see how clever you think you are....
Grad engineering schemes vary but often its a couple of interviews plus technical plus team work etc.
As a contractor, the last couple of contracts have been no-interview, so, basically, they see where you worked before and if they know anyone in those offices (reasonably small world) they'll ask them what they thought of you, and they'll also ask around the office to see if anyone has an opinion. The unknown contractors get interviewed. Sorts the wheat from the chaff quite well.....I am probably the exception that proves the rule!
Coanda
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