Here are a few things to keep an out for when interviewing for a position:
- How were the interview and follow-up meetings arranged?
- Were they set-up by email, phone, or snail mail?
- Does the company prefer one-on-one or group interview formats?
- Did the hiring manager give you any technical tests or assessments as part of the interview process?
By observing the different ways companies interview and gather information, job seekers can begin to uncover how information is managed and validated by members of the organization.
Of course, no interview scenario is perfect and I’m not suggesting that you penalize a company or hiring authority if a glitch occurs during the interview. But it is important to observe the rhythm of the office and factor that information into the final decision making process. What have you observed during your interviews and how has that information influenced your feelings about a company or a job?
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