Weird Interview...

[istvan]

Just got back from an interview. The guy told me, after sitting down in a meeting room, that he tried to call the agent an hour ago, because the role has changed and they no longer need to fill this one.

Then he said, because they need PMs in general, and that there maybe some role opening up later this year, he would not mind interviewing me, unless I do not want to proceed. Of course, I said yes, if he does not mind I am fine with it. Then we spent the next 50 minutes talking. Perhaps I did not sound very enthusiastic, but who would be excited in such a situation.

After the meeting, I called the agent, but he was terse, not wanting to talk, having kind of leave me along mood. Well, richer in experience, poorer in my pocket, I just keep going...

Anyone had such an experience? I know roles can change, even in the last minute, but maybe some of you have a deeper insight and can share your thoughts.

[northernladuk]

Funny thing is, if the agent had called you to tell you this before you got there people would be accusing the agent of fishing or going for a cheaper candidate etc etc so it does happen and isn't always an agent being devious

Have been in the same situation twice, in both cases the role changed after interview so didn't get the gig. Part and parcel of the way we work IMO. Chalk it up and move on.

[GB9]

I've worked with a couple of clients who keep a note of 'good' suppliers and who will approach them when required. A few weeks ago I even went to an interview with a potential client that didn't think I was quite right for the job but thought it might be worth a chat anyway. Cost me £30 and a morning, but in the current market I don't think anyone can afford to miss even a slim opportunity.

You certainly won't have done yourself any harm by appearing to be flexible.

[Old Greg]

Just got back from an interview. The guy told me, after sitting down in a meeting room, that he tried to call the agent an hour ago, because the role has changed and they no longer need to fill this one.

Then he said, because they need PMs in general, and that there maybe some role opening up later this year, he would not mind interviewing me, unless I do not want to proceed. Of course, I said yes, if he does not mind I am fine with it. Then we spent the next 50 minutes talking. Perhaps I did not sound very enthusiastic, but who would be excited in such a situation.

After the meeting, I called the agent, but he was terse, not wanting to talk, having kind of leave me along mood. Well, richer in experience, poorer in my pocket, I just keep going...

Anyone had such an experience? I know roles can change, even in the last minute, but maybe some of you have a deeper insight and can share your thoughts.

Look the interviewer up on linkedin. Send a message thanking him for his time and say that you would be very happy to discuss any possible opportunities in the future.

And then put it down to experience.

[Zippy]

Perhaps the client were looking for some good people for future proects without having to go to the trouble/expense of paying the agent? Maybe that's why the agent was 'terse'?

[radish2008]

I went to one a few weeks ago for a SQL dev team lead for 1-2 months. A few days before the interview the pimp phoned to say they wanted to extend the role and no add some C# dev. So SQL dev until the guy who was sick came back the C# dev. I was happy with this and went along to the interview.

The interview was 2 hours - full on perm type with a full section of how I would add value to their core values etc. etc. Then after an hour another hour long written tech test.

At the time I was glad I didn't get it. Not too sure now a month later and still on the bench. Next time I might look up 'competency based' interview though. Never had one before for a contract and I'm not sure if I really cared about their core values in any case.

Not sure why a company would put a contractor through a full perm type interview ? Live and learn I guess.

[Grasser73]

Not sure why a company would put a contractor through a full perm type interview ? Live and learn I guess.

It happens. I once got asked the dreaded 'Where do you see yourself in 5 years time' question at interview for a 6 month gig.

[Old Greg]

It happens. I once got asked the dreaded 'Where do you see yourself in 5 years time' question at interview for a 6 month gig.

'Standing next to my time machine?'

[quackhandle]

It happens unfortunately, like nluk says chalk it up and move on. Had a tele int yesterday and it was the wooliest int I've ever had, I don't think the client know what they wanted. In the end the guy said "I'll have to get the chap who is hiring for that role to call you." WTF??? Very bizarre.


qh

[radish2008]

It happens. I once got asked the dreaded 'Where do you see yourself in 5 years time' question at interview for a 6 month gig.

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