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I was supposed to have a phone interview yesterday with a high-level manager, and I had given my interviewer a list of times that were OK with me (he told me to do that.. but looking back, I should have just said "call anytime").
We scheduled a time at the end of the day, but he called at midday. I was exercising and did not take the call; he left a voice message.
He said he may call today, But I'm afraid he wrote me off. I emailed saying sorry for the missed call, and that I am open to calls today 8am - 4pm and 5:00pm onward (because I'm expecting a another phone interview at 4PM today)
Did I mess up about some phone interview-rule? Should I compensate by offering to meet him in person at his convenience? Again he's a high-level manager so I want to be safe.
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I was supposed to have a phone interview yesterday with a high-level manager, and I had given my interviewer a list of times that were OK with me (he told me to do that.. but looking back, I should have just said "call anytime").
We scheduled a time at the end of the day, but he called at midday. I was exercising and did not take the call; he left a voice message.
He said he may call today, But I'm afraid he wrote me off. I emailed saying sorry for the missed call, and that I am open to calls today 8am - 4pm and 5:00pm onward (because I'm expecting a another phone interview at 4PM today)
Did I mess up about some phone interview-rule? Should I compensate by offering to meet him in person at his convenience? Again he's a high-level manager so I want to be safe.
professionalism interviewing follow-up
edited Nov 23 '17 at 13:08
Dukeling
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asked May 18 '12 at 15:38
Adam Hollinger
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'but looking back, I should have just said "call anytime"' - No. You shouldn't. Call anytime says you've got nothing better to do. Say, "I can free up [half an] hour in any of these periods -- please give me as much warning as you can, so I can arrange the rest of my day around it."
– pdr
May 18 '12 at 16:20
@pdr -- Hmm that's true, thanks
– Adam Hollinger
May 18 '12 at 16:27
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Could this have been a time zone issue? If he booked the appointment at 6:30 while in one time zone and then moved to another timezone, you could easily end up with your appointments out of sync.
– Mark Booth
May 21 '12 at 12:00
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Yep, unless I'm dealing with someone I know is local, I always specify time zone when arranging phone calls.
– James Adam
Feb 24 '14 at 13:58
Unless the job was especially awesome or I needed it due to especially dire circumstances, this would be enough for me to discontinue interviewing with that particular firm.
– ely
Feb 24 '14 at 16:16
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I was supposed to have a phone interview yesterday with a high-level manager, and I had given my interviewer a list of times that were OK with me (he told me to do that.. but looking back, I should have just said "call anytime").
We scheduled a time at the end of the day, but he called at midday. I was exercising and did not take the call; he left a voice message.
He said he may call today, But I'm afraid he wrote me off. I emailed saying sorry for the missed call, and that I am open to calls today 8am - 4pm and 5:00pm onward (because I'm expecting a another phone interview at 4PM today)
Did I mess up about some phone interview-rule? Should I compensate by offering to meet him in person at his convenience? Again he's a high-level manager so I want to be safe.
professionalism interviewing follow-up
edited Nov 23 '17 at 13:08
Dukeling
8,70132447
asked May 18 '12 at 15:38
Adam Hollinger
7614
I was supposed to have a phone interview yesterday with a high-level manager, and I had given my interviewer a list of times that were OK with me (he told me to do that.. but looking back, I should have just said "call anytime").
We scheduled a time at the end of the day, but he called at midday. I was exercising and did not take the call; he left a voice message.
He said he may call today, But I'm afraid he wrote me off. I emailed saying sorry for the missed call, and that I am open to calls today 8am - 4pm and 5:00pm onward (because I'm expecting a another phone interview at 4PM today)
Did I mess up about some phone interview-rule? Should I compensate by offering to meet him in person at his convenience? Again he's a high-level manager so I want to be safe.
professionalism interviewing follow-up
edited Nov 23 '17 at 13:08
Dukeling
8,70132447
asked May 18 '12 at 15:38
Adam Hollinger
7614
edited Nov 23 '17 at 13:08
Dukeling
8,70132447
edited Nov 23 '17 at 13:08
Dukeling
8,70132447
edited Nov 23 '17 at 13:08
Dukeling
8,70132447
8,70132447
asked May 18 '12 at 15:38
Adam Hollinger
7614
asked May 18 '12 at 15:38
Adam Hollinger
7614
asked May 18 '12 at 15:38
Adam Hollinger
7614
7614
30
'but looking back, I should have just said "call anytime"' - No. You shouldn't. Call anytime says you've got nothing better to do. Say, "I can free up [half an] hour in any of these periods -- please give me as much warning as you can, so I can arrange the rest of my day around it."
– pdr
May 18 '12 at 16:20
@pdr -- Hmm that's true, thanks
– Adam Hollinger
May 18 '12 at 16:27
5
Could this have been a time zone issue? If he booked the appointment at 6:30 while in one time zone and then moved to another timezone, you could easily end up with your appointments out of sync.
– Mark Booth
May 21 '12 at 12:00
1
Yep, unless I'm dealing with someone I know is local, I always specify time zone when arranging phone calls.
– James Adam
Feb 24 '14 at 13:58
Unless the job was especially awesome or I needed it due to especially dire circumstances, this would be enough for me to discontinue interviewing with that particular firm.
– ely
Feb 24 '14 at 16:16
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'but looking back, I should have just said "call anytime"' - No. You shouldn't. Call anytime says you've got nothing better to do. Say, "I can free up [half an] hour in any of these periods -- please give me as much warning as you can, so I can arrange the rest of my day around it."
– pdr
May 18 '12 at 16:20
@pdr -- Hmm that's true, thanks
– Adam Hollinger
May 18 '12 at 16:27
5
Could this have been a time zone issue? If he booked the appointment at 6:30 while in one time zone and then moved to another timezone, you could easily end up with your appointments out of sync.
– Mark Booth
May 21 '12 at 12:00
1
Yep, unless I'm dealing with someone I know is local, I always specify time zone when arranging phone calls.
– James Adam
Feb 24 '14 at 13:58
Unless the job was especially awesome or I needed it due to especially dire circumstances, this would be enough for me to discontinue interviewing with that particular firm.
– ely
Feb 24 '14 at 16:16
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'but looking back, I should have just said "call anytime"' - No. You shouldn't. Call anytime says you've got nothing better to do. Say, "I can free up [half an] hour in any of these periods -- please give me as much warning as you can, so I can arrange the rest of my day around it."
– pdr
May 18 '12 at 16:20
'but looking back, I should have just said "call anytime"' - No. You shouldn't. Call anytime says you've got nothing better to do. Say, "I can free up [half an] hour in any of these periods -- please give me as much warning as you can, so I can arrange the rest of my day around it."
– pdr
May 18 '12 at 16:20
@pdr -- Hmm that's true, thanks
– Adam Hollinger
May 18 '12 at 16:27
@pdr -- Hmm that's true, thanks
– Adam Hollinger
May 18 '12 at 16:27
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5
Could this have been a time zone issue? If he booked the appointment at 6:30 while in one time zone and then moved to another timezone, you could easily end up with your appointments out of sync.
– Mark Booth
May 21 '12 at 12:00
Could this have been a time zone issue? If he booked the appointment at 6:30 while in one time zone and then moved to another timezone, you could easily end up with your appointments out of sync.
– Mark Booth
May 21 '12 at 12:00
1
1
Yep, unless I'm dealing with someone I know is local, I always specify time zone when arranging phone calls.
– James Adam
Feb 24 '14 at 13:58
Yep, unless I'm dealing with someone I know is local, I always specify time zone when arranging phone calls.
– James Adam
Feb 24 '14 at 13:58
Unless the job was especially awesome or I needed it due to especially dire circumstances, this would be enough for me to discontinue interviewing with that particular firm.
– ely
Feb 24 '14 at 16:16
Unless the job was especially awesome or I needed it due to especially dire circumstances, this would be enough for me to discontinue interviewing with that particular firm.
– ely
Feb 24 '14 at 16:16
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It sounds like the first call was not very well scheduled - it was one of many possible times. That could make it difficult for you to be available at all of those times - what if you need to use the washroom at some point? I'd be a little surprised if he'd completely written you off (especially if the vague scheduling was his idea).
In the future, I'd suggest scheduling more specific times to have these calls at so there's less risk of missing it while doing other chores.
Also, for this second call - you really can be 100% available from 8 AM to 4 PM? You don't need to eat? Use the washroom? Take out the garbage? And what do you do if the 4 PM call runs longer than an hour and the first caller tries to call you at 5 PM?
answered May 18 '12 at 15:48
FrustratedWithFormsDesigner
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Good point, thanks! Actually he used outlook to schedule it initially at 6:30 PM but he called 1:15pm instead. Hmm I am maybe being ... nudged away by them.
– Adam Hollinger
May 18 '12 at 15:50
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@AdamHollinger: I would not think well of someone who made an appointment in Outlook to call me at 6:30 and then decided to call me 5 hours earlier without any warning. Of course you missed the call because you had no idea he would call at that time. This could be the shape of things to come if you get that job, so be careful... (or maybe not. I've been wrong before ;)
– FrustratedWithFormsDesigner
May 18 '12 at 15:52
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If you had scheduled a time to take the phone interview, and they decided to call another time, you did not mess up at all. The company messed up by calling you when you were not available.
If you are still interested in the company, I'd suggest choosing some one hour time-slots during the week that work well for you. Send these time slots to the interviewer, and ask him to reply with the time he will call you for the interview. Make sure the interviewer commits to a time so there is no confusion.
The whole thing seems kinda fishy. A "high-level" manager doesn't usually do phone interviews (HR or his staff handle this), and calling you out of the blue and then acting as if he may call you later is really unprofessional. Before trying to reschedule, Google this person and company and see what you find. I'd ask around my professional network as well. He may have just tipped you off this isn't a company you want to work for.
answered Aug 27 '14 at 23:09
sevensevens
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+1 for doing extra research on the company. That's something that should be done pre-interview anyway, but a little deeper digging won't hurt.
– Brian
Dec 19 '14 at 21:59
I used to be a Salesforce consultant. My last job doing it was a remote position. All interviews were done on the phone. There were three. One HR screening, one with immediate manager, and one with the delivery director (only answered to CEO). Company size of about 40. Not sure why you think it is fishy that a high level manager does phone interviews. This was for one of the most profitable SFDC consultancies out there
– BirdLawExpert
Nov 27 '17 at 15:46
@BirdLawExpert - By itself, a phone interview from a high-level executive isn't that odd; but when taken with everything else, it makes me wonder if its a fly-by-night who made up a fancy title to impress people.
– sevensevens
Feb 19 at 22:16
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Of course it depends on your situation: for example how many job interviews do you have lined up; how much do you want this particular job etc.
However when I have been interviewing I have always set a time for them to call me and I give them half an hour to be late. After this I'm inclined not to take the call and feed back to the recruitment agent that I have other interviews to do and they will now have to reschedule (which is usually the case).
I don't think it helps to be seen as always available to take their call - it gives the impression there are no other companies who are looking to hire you, and makes you seem less desirable.
In short - if you have a decent skillset don't take being messed around by companies. Offer them a chance to reschedule (it may be an honest mistake) but some people involved in recruitment can be quite arrogant and self-important.
edited Feb 24 '14 at 11:20
CMW
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VictorySaber
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FYI: This applies to dating as well ;)
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3 Answers
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It sounds like the first call was not very well scheduled - it was one of many possible times. That could make it difficult for you to be available at all of those times - what if you need to use the washroom at some point? I'd be a little surprised if he'd completely written you off (especially if the vague scheduling was his idea).
In the future, I'd suggest scheduling more specific times to have these calls at so there's less risk of missing it while doing other chores.
Also, for this second call - you really can be 100% available from 8 AM to 4 PM? You don't need to eat? Use the washroom? Take out the garbage? And what do you do if the 4 PM call runs longer than an hour and the first caller tries to call you at 5 PM?
answered May 18 '12 at 15:48
FrustratedWithFormsDesigner
10.7k43957
Good point, thanks! Actually he used outlook to schedule it initially at 6:30 PM but he called 1:15pm instead. Hmm I am maybe being ... nudged away by them.
– Adam Hollinger
May 18 '12 at 15:50
27
@AdamHollinger: I would not think well of someone who made an appointment in Outlook to call me at 6:30 and then decided to call me 5 hours earlier without any warning. Of course you missed the call because you had no idea he would call at that time. This could be the shape of things to come if you get that job, so be careful... (or maybe not. I've been wrong before ;)
– FrustratedWithFormsDesigner
May 18 '12 at 15:52
add a comment |Â
up vote
14
down vote
It sounds like the first call was not very well scheduled - it was one of many possible times. That could make it difficult for you to be available at all of those times - what if you need to use the washroom at some point? I'd be a little surprised if he'd completely written you off (especially if the vague scheduling was his idea).
In the future, I'd suggest scheduling more specific times to have these calls at so there's less risk of missing it while doing other chores.
Also, for this second call - you really can be 100% available from 8 AM to 4 PM? You don't need to eat? Use the washroom? Take out the garbage? And what do you do if the 4 PM call runs longer than an hour and the first caller tries to call you at 5 PM?
answered May 18 '12 at 15:48
FrustratedWithFormsDesigner
10.7k43957
Good point, thanks! Actually he used outlook to schedule it initially at 6:30 PM but he called 1:15pm instead. Hmm I am maybe being ... nudged away by them.
– Adam Hollinger
May 18 '12 at 15:50
27
@AdamHollinger: I would not think well of someone who made an appointment in Outlook to call me at 6:30 and then decided to call me 5 hours earlier without any warning. Of course you missed the call because you had no idea he would call at that time. This could be the shape of things to come if you get that job, so be careful... (or maybe not. I've been wrong before ;)
– FrustratedWithFormsDesigner
May 18 '12 at 15:52
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up vote
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up vote
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It sounds like the first call was not very well scheduled - it was one of many possible times. That could make it difficult for you to be available at all of those times - what if you need to use the washroom at some point? I'd be a little surprised if he'd completely written you off (especially if the vague scheduling was his idea).
In the future, I'd suggest scheduling more specific times to have these calls at so there's less risk of missing it while doing other chores.
Also, for this second call - you really can be 100% available from 8 AM to 4 PM? You don't need to eat? Use the washroom? Take out the garbage? And what do you do if the 4 PM call runs longer than an hour and the first caller tries to call you at 5 PM?
answered May 18 '12 at 15:48
FrustratedWithFormsDesigner
10.7k43957
It sounds like the first call was not very well scheduled - it was one of many possible times. That could make it difficult for you to be available at all of those times - what if you need to use the washroom at some point? I'd be a little surprised if he'd completely written you off (especially if the vague scheduling was his idea).
In the future, I'd suggest scheduling more specific times to have these calls at so there's less risk of missing it while doing other chores.
Also, for this second call - you really can be 100% available from 8 AM to 4 PM? You don't need to eat? Use the washroom? Take out the garbage? And what do you do if the 4 PM call runs longer than an hour and the first caller tries to call you at 5 PM?
answered May 18 '12 at 15:48
FrustratedWithFormsDesigner
10.7k43957
answered May 18 '12 at 15:48
FrustratedWithFormsDesigner
10.7k43957
answered May 18 '12 at 15:48
FrustratedWithFormsDesigner
10.7k43957
answered May 18 '12 at 15:48
FrustratedWithFormsDesigner
10.7k43957
10.7k43957
Good point, thanks! Actually he used outlook to schedule it initially at 6:30 PM but he called 1:15pm instead. Hmm I am maybe being ... nudged away by them.
– Adam Hollinger
May 18 '12 at 15:50
27
@AdamHollinger: I would not think well of someone who made an appointment in Outlook to call me at 6:30 and then decided to call me 5 hours earlier without any warning. Of course you missed the call because you had no idea he would call at that time. This could be the shape of things to come if you get that job, so be careful... (or maybe not. I've been wrong before ;)
– FrustratedWithFormsDesigner
May 18 '12 at 15:52
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Good point, thanks! Actually he used outlook to schedule it initially at 6:30 PM but he called 1:15pm instead. Hmm I am maybe being ... nudged away by them.
– Adam Hollinger
May 18 '12 at 15:50
27
@AdamHollinger: I would not think well of someone who made an appointment in Outlook to call me at 6:30 and then decided to call me 5 hours earlier without any warning. Of course you missed the call because you had no idea he would call at that time. This could be the shape of things to come if you get that job, so be careful... (or maybe not. I've been wrong before ;)
– FrustratedWithFormsDesigner
May 18 '12 at 15:52
Good point, thanks! Actually he used outlook to schedule it initially at 6:30 PM but he called 1:15pm instead. Hmm I am maybe being ... nudged away by them.
– Adam Hollinger
May 18 '12 at 15:50
Good point, thanks! Actually he used outlook to schedule it initially at 6:30 PM but he called 1:15pm instead. Hmm I am maybe being ... nudged away by them.
– Adam Hollinger
May 18 '12 at 15:50
27
27
@AdamHollinger: I would not think well of someone who made an appointment in Outlook to call me at 6:30 and then decided to call me 5 hours earlier without any warning. Of course you missed the call because you had no idea he would call at that time. This could be the shape of things to come if you get that job, so be careful... (or maybe not. I've been wrong before ;)
– FrustratedWithFormsDesigner
May 18 '12 at 15:52
@AdamHollinger: I would not think well of someone who made an appointment in Outlook to call me at 6:30 and then decided to call me 5 hours earlier without any warning. Of course you missed the call because you had no idea he would call at that time. This could be the shape of things to come if you get that job, so be careful... (or maybe not. I've been wrong before ;)
– FrustratedWithFormsDesigner
May 18 '12 at 15:52
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If you had scheduled a time to take the phone interview, and they decided to call another time, you did not mess up at all. The company messed up by calling you when you were not available.
If you are still interested in the company, I'd suggest choosing some one hour time-slots during the week that work well for you. Send these time slots to the interviewer, and ask him to reply with the time he will call you for the interview. Make sure the interviewer commits to a time so there is no confusion.
The whole thing seems kinda fishy. A "high-level" manager doesn't usually do phone interviews (HR or his staff handle this), and calling you out of the blue and then acting as if he may call you later is really unprofessional. Before trying to reschedule, Google this person and company and see what you find. I'd ask around my professional network as well. He may have just tipped you off this isn't a company you want to work for.
answered Aug 27 '14 at 23:09
sevensevens
6,28121531
1
+1 for doing extra research on the company. That's something that should be done pre-interview anyway, but a little deeper digging won't hurt.
– Brian
Dec 19 '14 at 21:59
I used to be a Salesforce consultant. My last job doing it was a remote position. All interviews were done on the phone. There were three. One HR screening, one with immediate manager, and one with the delivery director (only answered to CEO). Company size of about 40. Not sure why you think it is fishy that a high level manager does phone interviews. This was for one of the most profitable SFDC consultancies out there
– BirdLawExpert
Nov 27 '17 at 15:46
@BirdLawExpert - By itself, a phone interview from a high-level executive isn't that odd; but when taken with everything else, it makes me wonder if its a fly-by-night who made up a fancy title to impress people.
– sevensevens
Feb 19 at 22:16
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up vote
5
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If you had scheduled a time to take the phone interview, and they decided to call another time, you did not mess up at all. The company messed up by calling you when you were not available.
If you are still interested in the company, I'd suggest choosing some one hour time-slots during the week that work well for you. Send these time slots to the interviewer, and ask him to reply with the time he will call you for the interview. Make sure the interviewer commits to a time so there is no confusion.
The whole thing seems kinda fishy. A "high-level" manager doesn't usually do phone interviews (HR or his staff handle this), and calling you out of the blue and then acting as if he may call you later is really unprofessional. Before trying to reschedule, Google this person and company and see what you find. I'd ask around my professional network as well. He may have just tipped you off this isn't a company you want to work for.
answered Aug 27 '14 at 23:09
sevensevens
6,28121531
1
+1 for doing extra research on the company. That's something that should be done pre-interview anyway, but a little deeper digging won't hurt.
– Brian
Dec 19 '14 at 21:59
I used to be a Salesforce consultant. My last job doing it was a remote position. All interviews were done on the phone. There were three. One HR screening, one with immediate manager, and one with the delivery director (only answered to CEO). Company size of about 40. Not sure why you think it is fishy that a high level manager does phone interviews. This was for one of the most profitable SFDC consultancies out there
– BirdLawExpert
Nov 27 '17 at 15:46
@BirdLawExpert - By itself, a phone interview from a high-level executive isn't that odd; but when taken with everything else, it makes me wonder if its a fly-by-night who made up a fancy title to impress people.
– sevensevens
Feb 19 at 22:16
add a comment |Â
up vote
5
down vote
up vote
5
down vote
If you had scheduled a time to take the phone interview, and they decided to call another time, you did not mess up at all. The company messed up by calling you when you were not available.
If you are still interested in the company, I'd suggest choosing some one hour time-slots during the week that work well for you. Send these time slots to the interviewer, and ask him to reply with the time he will call you for the interview. Make sure the interviewer commits to a time so there is no confusion.
The whole thing seems kinda fishy. A "high-level" manager doesn't usually do phone interviews (HR or his staff handle this), and calling you out of the blue and then acting as if he may call you later is really unprofessional. Before trying to reschedule, Google this person and company and see what you find. I'd ask around my professional network as well. He may have just tipped you off this isn't a company you want to work for.
answered Aug 27 '14 at 23:09
sevensevens
6,28121531
If you had scheduled a time to take the phone interview, and they decided to call another time, you did not mess up at all. The company messed up by calling you when you were not available.
If you are still interested in the company, I'd suggest choosing some one hour time-slots during the week that work well for you. Send these time slots to the interviewer, and ask him to reply with the time he will call you for the interview. Make sure the interviewer commits to a time so there is no confusion.
The whole thing seems kinda fishy. A "high-level" manager doesn't usually do phone interviews (HR or his staff handle this), and calling you out of the blue and then acting as if he may call you later is really unprofessional. Before trying to reschedule, Google this person and company and see what you find. I'd ask around my professional network as well. He may have just tipped you off this isn't a company you want to work for.
answered Aug 27 '14 at 23:09
sevensevens
6,28121531
answered Aug 27 '14 at 23:09
sevensevens
6,28121531
answered Aug 27 '14 at 23:09
sevensevens
6,28121531
answered Aug 27 '14 at 23:09
sevensevens
6,28121531
6,28121531
1
+1 for doing extra research on the company. That's something that should be done pre-interview anyway, but a little deeper digging won't hurt.
– Brian
Dec 19 '14 at 21:59
I used to be a Salesforce consultant. My last job doing it was a remote position. All interviews were done on the phone. There were three. One HR screening, one with immediate manager, and one with the delivery director (only answered to CEO). Company size of about 40. Not sure why you think it is fishy that a high level manager does phone interviews. This was for one of the most profitable SFDC consultancies out there
– BirdLawExpert
Nov 27 '17 at 15:46
@BirdLawExpert - By itself, a phone interview from a high-level executive isn't that odd; but when taken with everything else, it makes me wonder if its a fly-by-night who made up a fancy title to impress people.
– sevensevens
Feb 19 at 22:16
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+1 for doing extra research on the company. That's something that should be done pre-interview anyway, but a little deeper digging won't hurt.
– Brian
Dec 19 '14 at 21:59
I used to be a Salesforce consultant. My last job doing it was a remote position. All interviews were done on the phone. There were three. One HR screening, one with immediate manager, and one with the delivery director (only answered to CEO). Company size of about 40. Not sure why you think it is fishy that a high level manager does phone interviews. This was for one of the most profitable SFDC consultancies out there
– BirdLawExpert
Nov 27 '17 at 15:46
@BirdLawExpert - By itself, a phone interview from a high-level executive isn't that odd; but when taken with everything else, it makes me wonder if its a fly-by-night who made up a fancy title to impress people.
– sevensevens
Feb 19 at 22:16
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+1 for doing extra research on the company. That's something that should be done pre-interview anyway, but a little deeper digging won't hurt.
– Brian
Dec 19 '14 at 21:59
+1 for doing extra research on the company. That's something that should be done pre-interview anyway, but a little deeper digging won't hurt.
– Brian
Dec 19 '14 at 21:59
I used to be a Salesforce consultant. My last job doing it was a remote position. All interviews were done on the phone. There were three. One HR screening, one with immediate manager, and one with the delivery director (only answered to CEO). Company size of about 40. Not sure why you think it is fishy that a high level manager does phone interviews. This was for one of the most profitable SFDC consultancies out there
– BirdLawExpert
Nov 27 '17 at 15:46
I used to be a Salesforce consultant. My last job doing it was a remote position. All interviews were done on the phone. There were three. One HR screening, one with immediate manager, and one with the delivery director (only answered to CEO). Company size of about 40. Not sure why you think it is fishy that a high level manager does phone interviews. This was for one of the most profitable SFDC consultancies out there
– BirdLawExpert
Nov 27 '17 at 15:46
@BirdLawExpert - By itself, a phone interview from a high-level executive isn't that odd; but when taken with everything else, it makes me wonder if its a fly-by-night who made up a fancy title to impress people.
– sevensevens
Feb 19 at 22:16
@BirdLawExpert - By itself, a phone interview from a high-level executive isn't that odd; but when taken with everything else, it makes me wonder if its a fly-by-night who made up a fancy title to impress people.
– sevensevens
Feb 19 at 22:16
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Of course it depends on your situation: for example how many job interviews do you have lined up; how much do you want this particular job etc.
However when I have been interviewing I have always set a time for them to call me and I give them half an hour to be late. After this I'm inclined not to take the call and feed back to the recruitment agent that I have other interviews to do and they will now have to reschedule (which is usually the case).
I don't think it helps to be seen as always available to take their call - it gives the impression there are no other companies who are looking to hire you, and makes you seem less desirable.
In short - if you have a decent skillset don't take being messed around by companies. Offer them a chance to reschedule (it may be an honest mistake) but some people involved in recruitment can be quite arrogant and self-important.
edited Feb 24 '14 at 11:20
CMW
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answered Feb 24 '14 at 9:38
VictorySaber
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FYI: This applies to dating as well ;)
– Radu Murzea
Feb 15 '16 at 21:17
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Of course it depends on your situation: for example how many job interviews do you have lined up; how much do you want this particular job etc.
However when I have been interviewing I have always set a time for them to call me and I give them half an hour to be late. After this I'm inclined not to take the call and feed back to the recruitment agent that I have other interviews to do and they will now have to reschedule (which is usually the case).
I don't think it helps to be seen as always available to take their call - it gives the impression there are no other companies who are looking to hire you, and makes you seem less desirable.
In short - if you have a decent skillset don't take being messed around by companies. Offer them a chance to reschedule (it may be an honest mistake) but some people involved in recruitment can be quite arrogant and self-important.
edited Feb 24 '14 at 11:20
CMW
5,79912849
answered Feb 24 '14 at 9:38
VictorySaber
3581512
FYI: This applies to dating as well ;)
– Radu Murzea
Feb 15 '16 at 21:17
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
Of course it depends on your situation: for example how many job interviews do you have lined up; how much do you want this particular job etc.
However when I have been interviewing I have always set a time for them to call me and I give them half an hour to be late. After this I'm inclined not to take the call and feed back to the recruitment agent that I have other interviews to do and they will now have to reschedule (which is usually the case).
I don't think it helps to be seen as always available to take their call - it gives the impression there are no other companies who are looking to hire you, and makes you seem less desirable.
In short - if you have a decent skillset don't take being messed around by companies. Offer them a chance to reschedule (it may be an honest mistake) but some people involved in recruitment can be quite arrogant and self-important.
edited Feb 24 '14 at 11:20
CMW
5,79912849
answered Feb 24 '14 at 9:38
VictorySaber
3581512
Of course it depends on your situation: for example how many job interviews do you have lined up; how much do you want this particular job etc.
However when I have been interviewing I have always set a time for them to call me and I give them half an hour to be late. After this I'm inclined not to take the call and feed back to the recruitment agent that I have other interviews to do and they will now have to reschedule (which is usually the case).
I don't think it helps to be seen as always available to take their call - it gives the impression there are no other companies who are looking to hire you, and makes you seem less desirable.
In short - if you have a decent skillset don't take being messed around by companies. Offer them a chance to reschedule (it may be an honest mistake) but some people involved in recruitment can be quite arrogant and self-important.
edited Feb 24 '14 at 11:20
CMW
5,79912849
answered Feb 24 '14 at 9:38
VictorySaber
3581512
edited Feb 24 '14 at 11:20
CMW
5,79912849
edited Feb 24 '14 at 11:20
CMW
5,79912849
edited Feb 24 '14 at 11:20
CMW
5,79912849
5,79912849
answered Feb 24 '14 at 9:38
VictorySaber
3581512
answered Feb 24 '14 at 9:38
VictorySaber
3581512
answered Feb 24 '14 at 9:38
VictorySaber
3581512
3581512
FYI: This applies to dating as well ;)
– Radu Murzea
Feb 15 '16 at 21:17
add a comment |Â
FYI: This applies to dating as well ;)
– Radu Murzea
Feb 15 '16 at 21:17
FYI: This applies to dating as well ;)
– Radu Murzea
Feb 15 '16 at 21:17
FYI: This applies to dating as well ;)
– Radu Murzea
Feb 15 '16 at 21:17
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'but looking back, I should have just said "call anytime"' - No. You shouldn't. Call anytime says you've got nothing better to do. Say, "I can free up [half an] hour in any of these periods -- please give me as much warning as you can, so I can arrange the rest of my day around it."
– pdr
May 18 '12 at 16:20
@pdr -- Hmm that's true, thanks
– Adam Hollinger
May 18 '12 at 16:27
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Could this have been a time zone issue? If he booked the appointment at 6:30 while in one time zone and then moved to another timezone, you could easily end up with your appointments out of sync.
– Mark Booth
May 21 '12 at 12:00
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Yep, unless I'm dealing with someone I know is local, I always specify time zone when arranging phone calls.
– James Adam
Feb 24 '14 at 13:58
Unless the job was especially awesome or I needed it due to especially dire circumstances, this would be enough for me to discontinue interviewing with that particular firm.
– ely
Feb 24 '14 at 16:16