I constantly job shop to check out my fair market value & because there might be an incredible offer just waiting out there. Recently I made it to the 3rd round of interviews (in office) with the hiring manager. HR rep & would be direct supervisor are also interviewing (over zoom). Sat through all the normal competency questions, background/experience questions, references, salary/benefits expectations, etc.
Finally they get to the “Do you have any questions for us” moment. I had a feeling this interview wasn’t going anywhere so I responded, “Yes, I have a few questions.”
1 -Why is this position available? Did the previous employees retire? Accept a better offers? Were asked/forced to resign?
2 – Can you please provide me with at least 3 references of previous employees that held this or similar positions? I’d like to contact them to get their feedback on compensation/benefits, management support, scheduling flexibility, etc.
Immediately the HR rep. & would be supervisors screens went dark. The hiring manager said, “I’m sorry for any miscommunication, you’re obviously not the right person for this position. Please leave & do not contact XYZ INC. again.”
Apparently the interview process is only meant to be a one way street.