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bleh 2nd interview need follow up suggestions
1st interview went well. Very casual with the person who would be me direct supervisor. At the end of this interview we discussed setting up my second interview with his boss. They moved the 2nd interview up a week emailing me the day before. I was hoping for a bit more time to prepare. I met with him and this interview did not go as well. Interviewer was not friendly, a bit cold and unfriendly actually. I think my answers were okay, did not mention a few things I should have and my delievery sucked!
Interview was about 45 minutes. I asked him a few things but so many of my questions will be confirmed if position is offered I held off on too many.
In the end he shook my hand. Let me know I would hear either way within a week and gave me no card.
I have the email of the direct supervisor. Should I email a thank you to him to pass on? I cannot just guess on his email b/c their emails will be different they technically work for different companies.
I found him on linked in. I could send him a message there but he may not look at linked in.
Should I just wait to hear. If he wanted me to email him he would have given me his card? Also just seems like the type that a thank you would not do much.
Also I forgot to give him copies of customer letters I have. I could make a link to them and include them in the email. Or I could email the 1st interviewer again with the surveys and skip the second interviewer all together.
Suggestions?
Re: bleh 2nd interview need follow up suggestions
I'm getting confused as to who is who.
If you don't have an e-mail for the 2nd person who interviewed you, contact someone at the company to find out. Then send it directly to the 2nd interviewer.
I would thank him, reiterate your interest, and state reasons why you'd be a good fit. I think it would be find to offer to send customer letters if they need additional info from you.
Other than that, just sit tight. Just because this guy wasn't pleasant doesn't mean you're out of the running.
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I agree with the PP as far as contacting the company to get his contact information. What about the HR or Recruiter that may have been in touch with you? Perhaps you can get information from them.
Also, just to let you know, you really can't be hard on yourself based on the second interview. I had the similar experience couple months ago. I had 3 hour long (yes, it was long) interview where I met with four different people, one at a time. I met with the hiring manager, a potential co-worker, hr, and the hiring manager's boss. Everyone seems to like me except for the hiring manager's boss. The hiring manager's boss was really cold towards me. It was the longest 50 minutes I spent with him, because I felt like he was there to intimidate me. I left feeling really defeated because of him. Surprise, I got the job!
It's possible the boss just wants to scare you and see if you'd shake under pressure. You still have the chance of getting the job.
Good luck!!!
Ditto Dr. Loretta
With so many people searching for employment these days, companies want to be absolutely sure they have a good fit for the position they have open. It is possible the boss wanted to see how well you handle a stressful situation.
Wishing you luck!