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How to handle this job interview situation?
Posted on 7/10/19 at 4:25 pm
Posted on 7/10/19 at 4:25 pm
Company has booked my flight, hotel, and rental car, and I’m supposed to be going up there tomorrow. Logged into their career portal today and noticed that two days ago the position I’ve applied for has been closed but they’ve applied me for another position in the department. From what I can tell, this new position is far less technical/advanced than what I applied for, and again from what I can tell, looks like a step down from where I’m at even now. I asked the recruiter about it and he said it’s a very similar position they thought I’d be a great fit for.
Do I go up there and see what it’s all about, or do I go with my gut and say frick ‘em and let them eat their lost costs for never once mentioning this to me?
Do I go up there and see what it’s all about, or do I go with my gut and say frick ‘em and let them eat their lost costs for never once mentioning this to me?
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Posted on 7/10/19 at 4:26 pm to zacata88
Is the pay equal?
If so:
Looks like you win here.
If so:
quote:
From what I can tell, this new position is far less technical/advanced than what I applied for,
Looks like you win here.
This post was edited on 7/10/19 at 4:27 pm
Posted on 7/10/19 at 4:26 pm to zacata88
quote:Go see what’s it all about dumbass.
Do I go up there and see what it’s all about, or do I go with my gut and say frick ‘em and let them eat their lost costs for never once mentioning this to me?
Posted on 7/10/19 at 4:26 pm to zacata88
Is the pay the same?
Posted on 7/10/19 at 4:27 pm to zacata88
Don’t go. This is just some HR dude trying to cover his arse for buying you tickets. If it’s a step down then it is a step down. Thanks but no thanks.
Posted on 7/10/19 at 4:27 pm to zacata88
Give it a look. You’re not obligated to buy
If the company is good it’s a way to get your foot in the door
PS Drawing conclusions from an HR web portal is not the same as being inside it. As someone else just wrote here - if you don’t go you’ll never know.
If the company is good it’s a way to get your foot in the door
PS Drawing conclusions from an HR web portal is not the same as being inside it. As someone else just wrote here - if you don’t go you’ll never know.
This post was edited on 7/10/19 at 4:30 pm
Posted on 7/10/19 at 4:27 pm to zacata88
I would bring it up, sounds like a classic bait and switch
Posted on 7/10/19 at 4:27 pm to zacata88
Roll the dice and impress them. You never know what will happen...but if you stay home nothing can happen.
I have made a bunch of companies make room for awesome hires. You never know.
I have made a bunch of companies make room for awesome hires. You never know.
Posted on 7/10/19 at 4:27 pm to zacata88
Go and see what they are thinking. Never burn a bridge.
Posted on 7/10/19 at 4:27 pm to zacata88
Go listen to what they have to say. It may involve a substantial pay raise.
Posted on 7/10/19 at 4:27 pm to zacata88
You should probably go through the interview and then ask them what the deal is.
No one here can help you.
No one here can help you.
Posted on 7/10/19 at 4:29 pm to zacata88
quote:
Do I go up there and see what it’s all about
Depends on your personal situation, imo.
Single or married w/no kids? No job? Hell yeah, you go and get to spend a day in a different city. They'll have to eat cost whether you go or not. You may even want to sign up for the other position.
Posted on 7/10/19 at 4:30 pm to zacata88
quote:
Company has booked my flight, hotel, and rental car,
quote:
the position I’ve applied for has been closed but they’ve applied me for another position in the department.
quote:
frick ‘em
Go enjoy a free vacation.
This post was edited on 7/10/19 at 4:31 pm
Posted on 7/10/19 at 4:31 pm to zacata88
They do that shite with cars too. They post one online that they don’t actually have in inventory on the lot, then show you their comps when you get there.
The fact that your recruiter knows anything about this is a big big red flag.
The fact that your recruiter knows anything about this is a big big red flag.
Posted on 7/10/19 at 4:32 pm to zacata88
quote:
Do I go up there and see what it’s all about
Of course.
quote:
do I go with my gut and say frick ‘em and let them eat their lost costs for never once mentioning this to me?
Well that would be absolutely retarded
If you are good enough, they'll find a spot for you that meets your needs. If we have someone referred and they're good enough we make room for them even if we don't have an open req because finding good people is hard.
But based on you considering letting someone spend seemingly thousands of dollars on you and you considering skipping it when you don't really know what's going on, you probably aren't good people.
Posted on 7/10/19 at 4:34 pm to Hulkklogan
quote:
Depends on your personal situation, imo.
No it doesn't, unless you don't care about completely burning professional bridges for blurry reasons.
Posted on 7/10/19 at 4:34 pm to zacata88
Where is it? I’d at least take a free trip to party if it’s in a cool place.
Posted on 7/10/19 at 4:35 pm to zacata88
if you got the time, go look. good learning experience to understand how other companies operate. if it truly is bait and switch express your concerns at the close out. be professional,
Posted on 7/10/19 at 4:35 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
quote:
If you are good enough, they'll find a spot for you that meets your needs. If we have someone referred and they're good enough we make room for them even if we don't have an open req because finding good people is hard.
Even if they can't make room now, there is always the chance they remember you next time and give you a call later. I've done the same on the hiring end, and I've had people call me back a few months after an interview as well.
Posted on 7/10/19 at 4:38 pm to zacata88
I'd only go if they agreed to give me the airline miles and the hotel and rental car frequent customer points.
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