Sigh... Interviews, Interviews, Interviews!

If you read this blog, you know I've been interviewing quite a bit (something like 12 interviews in as many weeks and a few I've turned down).  It's great because I'm getting great return on those positions I've applied to.  I believe my return was helped  by narrowing the application field and apply a focused attention to those positions which are a great fit.

BUT, interviewing is just about the most frustrating experience one can have.  I've tackled this on many a previous post (there are many frustrations), but KING OF THE FRUSTRATIONS is:

THEY'VE ALREADY DECIDED TO HIRE SOMEONE ELSE BEFORE YOU EVEN WALK THROUGH THE DOOR.

I recently interviewed for a position which was tailor-made for my skills, passion, and temperament.  I can honestly say, it was a mistake not to offer me the position.  It was the type of job and organization that I'd have loved to make my life's career.

Here's how the interview went down:
I met with two managers.  The "manager-manager" (M-M) had a surprise meeting come up, so when I arrived, we were cut very short.  During our short meeting, the M-M was watching the clock the whole time.  In addition, the M-M was not prepared for our meeting.  Not only did the M-M not have a copy of my resume (I did, no biggie), but the M-M had never looked over my resume and knew nothing about me.

The other interviewer was fantastic and I feel, had a good sense of my close fit for the needs of the office and position.

Unfortunately, they had already decided on someone else before I had even walked through the door.

Managers think they are doing a job-hunter a favor allowing them to prepare for 20 hours to meet with the company, spend the time, money, and emotional focus to attend the interview - EVEN IF they have no intention of hiring you.

I DISAGREE.

Just cancel the interview.  Don't assume I have time to waste and I'll not waste your time.

When I do interview, it'd be nice for the person/s to be present (not just physically).  This is SO rare (maybe 10%).

I've interviewed and hired people myself and I am proud to honestly say I've always extended the courtesy and respect of the time of the person interviewing.

Managers: either don't invite me for an interview, cancel if you decide on someone else before you meet me, or grant me the respect of time that YOU ASKED for.