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After a successful interview, many times, candidates are asked to come back for another interview. When this situation arises, it typically means the employer was impressed by you and wants to offer you the position. Typically in this second meeting you might meet with department VP's or company's , since they are doing the signing they will want to see who their company is hiring, also possibly your co-workers.
This second meeting is also where you will typically be given a monetary offer, or at least presented with a monetary amount. You also need to find out about all the details regarding benefits, sick and vacation time as well as job duties, such as travel, or hours.
Here are some items that you may want to focus on during follow-up interviews.
- Treat the second interview just like your first, with enthusiasm and interest. Although it may seem that you're giving the same old "Dog-and-Pony" show to other people, remember they are seeing you for the first time, maintain your enthusiasm for the opportunity.
- Try to avoid "Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde" personality, just because you've been called back a second time does not mean the job is automatically yours. Many a candidate has lost an opportunity by acting too cocky or indifferent in return interviews. Treat your interviewers with the same level of respect as your initial meeting.
- Ask about the position, was it newly created or are you replacing someone, If you're replacing some one, ask about your predecessor, why he or she left. This will tell you a bit more about the opportunity.
- This is also your opportunity to address any job-specific concerns or questions, any doubts you have should be addressed at this point. Concerns about the amount of hours expected, job travel, and performance review policies should be addressed now.
- Avoid giving spot decisions regarding offers, always, no matter how tempting the offer is, indicate your need to think about it, even if it's just for a few hours. This shows the employer that you're not impulsive. If the employer presses you on a decision, tell him or her that you need to discuss it with your wife or family and give the employer a time when you will make you decision. Stick to that time-table.
- If the salary offer is well below your expectations, then make it known immediately, reason your point and ask for a range. If the employer appears not to offer anything near your minimum, you need to seriously reconsider the opportunity. Many times employers are looking to hire people at unrealistic salary levels. If the salary range is below your experience and skill set you need to make that fact known.
- If you must negotiate salary, back up your negotiations with facts, such as past performances or experience. Also feel out the upper limit of salary range.
- Prior to leaving get an offer letter in writing, that clearly outlines the position being offered, duties of the position, plus salary and benefits package.
- Beware of "too good to be true" salaries. Often times, a company will make an unbelievable monetary offer. You may discover after the fact, that the position actually requires an average of 70 hour work week without overtime!! Essentially the company has hired you to do the work of two people.What a great value for them!!
- Beware of contract issues, such as non-compete, industry exclusions, or pay-back penalities for resignations, etc. In today's competitive employment landscape, many companies are adding many contractual stipulations to an employment offer. Ask up front if there are any unusual contractual obligations. Ask if you may take a copy of the employment contract to review prior to giving your decision.
- Finally, reiterate your gratitude for the opportunity, even if you
choose not to accept it. "You never know when your paths may cross
again".
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