For those who have been through the final round of interviews

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What should I expect?

I am flying out to the meet with the VP, his team, and the HR manager towards the end of the month and am not sure what to expect.

 

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Field?

Went on about 3 third round interviews before (software engineering) landing current job and it was more or less like the second round, just a bit more specific and with people higher up on the food chain. Then met with a few people on the executive side, more banter about the company, my credentials, what I expect out of working there, all the usual stuff. Worst part for me was when they ask me if I have any questions, for some reason I always feel awkward at this point.

 

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Originally posted by: atom
Field?

Went on about 3 third round interviews before (software engineering) landing current job and it was more or less like the second round, just a bit more specific and with people higher up on the food chain. Then met with a few people on the executive side, more banter about the company, my credentials, what I expect out of working there, all the usual stuff. Worst part for me was when they ask me if I have any questions, for some reason I always feel awkward at this point.

Job is in Logistics and Supply. My second interview was a phone interview with the VP and after talking to him for a few minutes, he wanted to have me fly out and meet him, the team, etc.

 

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Originally posted by: atom
Field?

Went on about 3 third round interviews before (software engineering) landing current job and it was more or less like the second round, just a bit more specific and with people higher up on the food chain. Then met with a few people on the executive side, more banter about the company, my credentials, what I expect out of working there, all the usual stuff. Worst part for me was when they ask me if I have any questions, for some reason I always feel awkward at this point.

You should ALWAYS ask questions. Look up the company and ask a general question like merger talks, what they are doing to fight off competition, etc.... You just want to show them you are there for more then a pay check and you really care about the company and are a team player.

 

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Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: atom
Field?

Went on about 3 third round interviews before (software engineering) landing current job and it was more or less like the second round, just a bit more specific and with people higher up on the food chain. Then met with a few people on the executive side, more banter about the company, my credentials, what I expect out of working there, all the usual stuff. Worst part for me was when they ask me if I have any questions, for some reason I always feel awkward at this point.

You should ALWAYS ask questions. Look up the company and ask a general question like merger talks, what they are doing to fight off competition, etc.... You just want to show them you are there for more then a pay check and you really care about the company and are a team player.

True. I actually already have questions I want to ask the VP about new programs they have implemented within the past few months. I found a bunch of articles in which he was quoted so I figured that would be a great place to start.

 

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Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: atom
Field?

Went on about 3 third round interviews before (software engineering) landing current job and it was more or less like the second round, just a bit more specific and with people higher up on the food chain. Then met with a few people on the executive side, more banter about the company, my credentials, what I expect out of working there, all the usual stuff. Worst part for me was when they ask me if I have any questions, for some reason I always feel awkward at this point.

You should ALWAYS ask questions. Look up the company and ask a general question like merger talks, what they are doing to fight off competition, etc.... You just want to show them you are there for more then a pay check and you really care about the company and are a team player.

True, but asking the wrong questions is definitely a deal breaker. I dunno, for some reason I am always nervous after asking questions, I guess it's the pessimist in me thinking I asked an incredibly stupid question.

Anyways, if he wants you to fly out after talking to you on the phone for a few minutes, it sounds promising. Good luck.