Hi,
I have interviewed for a reputed company (cash-rich) which had Phone Screening, Personality tests, Cognitive Ability Tests, one interview with Senior Manager, One Interview with Group Manager, and a Panel Discussion with 3 members in leadership (One Group Manager, One Director and One VP). All, and truly all, interviewers were extremely impressed with my skills, qualities, achievements, qualifications and experience. The Director (in the panel interview) went to the extent to mention the following two things:
1. "I was going through your "Areas of Expertise" in the resume and after interacting with you, I think there are even more areas of expertise that you possess.
2 The last statement that he made was "All I can say is that we are lucky to get you" (I am not employed and was searching for a long time, and this topic was discussed).
Now, the HR representative immediately calls me the next day at 9 am to tell me that the feedback was good, and what were my expectations. Although, I told her my previous salary, I wanted them to make me an offer before I mention any particular figure because I know that I have a significant leverage based on my experience and interview performance. She called twice and tried to get that information but I did not budge and she said she will get back. Also, previously she mentioned that it takes a lot of costs and efforts to get the interviews done (they had flown me in and out of Bangalore), so I think she wanted to ensure that I dont back out.
Now, its two days after the call and there is no communication yet from the HR.
There can be a few possibilities which I can think of:
1. Taking time for approvals etc to create the offer letter.
2. Are interviewing other candidates.
3. Are deciding what compensation to provide (I dont think they will risk low-balling)
4. Probably busy with other things (the interviews and all happened within a week, so the HR was quick to respond to previous communciation)
5. Playing the waiting game to elicit a response and then take advantage of eagerness.
Now, the question is, what should I do? Although the company, position and teammates are great, I do not want to sound eager by communicating early but I want to reiterate that I am absolutely interested.
How much time should I wait before initiating conversation? Are they checking/testing my interest in the company. Going by the fact that the HR representative played coy by trying to force me to cough up a lower figure, I am not sure how to respond. Although I am completely convinced that the VP and other senior management wants me in. And I feel the discussion of salary has not yet started. So, would they back out and risk losing me without even trying and with all the costs they have incurred till now.
Please help.
Thanks,
ND
I have interviewed for a reputed company (cash-rich) which had Phone Screening, Personality tests, Cognitive Ability Tests, one interview with Senior Manager, One Interview with Group Manager, and a Panel Discussion with 3 members in leadership (One Group Manager, One Director and One VP). All, and truly all, interviewers were extremely impressed with my skills, qualities, achievements, qualifications and experience. The Director (in the panel interview) went to the extent to mention the following two things:
1. "I was going through your "Areas of Expertise" in the resume and after interacting with you, I think there are even more areas of expertise that you possess.
2 The last statement that he made was "All I can say is that we are lucky to get you" (I am not employed and was searching for a long time, and this topic was discussed).
Now, the HR representative immediately calls me the next day at 9 am to tell me that the feedback was good, and what were my expectations. Although, I told her my previous salary, I wanted them to make me an offer before I mention any particular figure because I know that I have a significant leverage based on my experience and interview performance. She called twice and tried to get that information but I did not budge and she said she will get back. Also, previously she mentioned that it takes a lot of costs and efforts to get the interviews done (they had flown me in and out of Bangalore), so I think she wanted to ensure that I dont back out.
Now, its two days after the call and there is no communication yet from the HR.
There can be a few possibilities which I can think of:
1. Taking time for approvals etc to create the offer letter.
2. Are interviewing other candidates.
3. Are deciding what compensation to provide (I dont think they will risk low-balling)
4. Probably busy with other things (the interviews and all happened within a week, so the HR was quick to respond to previous communciation)
5. Playing the waiting game to elicit a response and then take advantage of eagerness.
Now, the question is, what should I do? Although the company, position and teammates are great, I do not want to sound eager by communicating early but I want to reiterate that I am absolutely interested.
How much time should I wait before initiating conversation? Are they checking/testing my interest in the company. Going by the fact that the HR representative played coy by trying to force me to cough up a lower figure, I am not sure how to respond. Although I am completely convinced that the VP and other senior management wants me in. And I feel the discussion of salary has not yet started. So, would they back out and risk losing me without even trying and with all the costs they have incurred till now.
Please help.
Thanks,
ND