Interview walk around

swisschris104

Hi,

So I had two interviews today.

One went great, I answered almost all questions right, and the interview look like he was interested in me. He walked me around the office and introduced me to everyone...

Is this a good sign that i will be hired?


Lets not talk about the other interview.. it was crappy... main interviewer did not show..

NetworkNewb

I don't think it means anything good or bad. Probably just wanted to see how you reacted to the different people and environment there. And also, they can get the people's opinion of you from the people that work there as well.

I know at the last place I worked, that when they were hiring for someone for a position in my department, everyone that came in for an interview walked around and met everyone... I dont think it means anything from my experience.

Good luck

Verities

That's fantastic. You just met your new peers.

swisschris104

Ah, I was hoping for the opposite answer... I see how it could be a test to see how you communicate with people face to face, and how you meet/greet people.

OfWolfAndMan

I would say it's a good thing. If you came off with a reasonable personality, I think you have a good chance. It all depends on their interview process though and you never do know what your competition is (If there is any that is, which is the case most of the time).

GreaterNinja

A walk around means they are interested in observing how you will observe them. Usually, it means they are interested in hiring you on with only slight concern. Now for you this could mean the social/work environment could be good or bad. My experience is its 50/50 good/bad environment.

hurricane1091

I have been walked around and gone back to shadow for the day and not been hired.

anhtran35

"Is this a good sign that i will be hired?"

No. Unless I get an offer letter the search continues.

swisschris104

Ah, alright, I will take it as standard interview procedure there.. I sent my follow up email, and will know something by the end of the week.

I will update the thread then just in case someone is still following it.

anhtran35

Not to be a Debbie Downer, I don't want people to put their heart out for a position and see them not get the job. I've done it many times myself in the early years.

devils_haircut

I went through an interview where the manager and I really seemed to hit it off, then he gave me the tour, stopping to show me all the cool features of their office: couches, lounge areas where people relaxed and collaborated, the enormous gym...we talked about what direction the company was headed, and how they expected to grow.

Then I got a call the next day saying I didn't have enough experience for the position. In desktop support.

Kai123

It would be a good opportunity to show a good interest. Pretend that you already got the job and ask the right questions

Polynomial

devils_haircut wrote: »

I went through an interview where the manager and I really seemed to hit it off, then he gave me the tour, stopping to show me all the cool features of their office: couches, lounge areas where people relaxed and collaborated, the enormous gym...we talked about what direction the company was headed, and how they expected to grow.

Been there, done that too! No offer as well.

robS

Two views on this:

1. Some companies have very 'friendly' HR and hiring procedures which means that everyone is treated nicely and shown around to give a good impression of the company. This is for the company's benefit, not yours.

2. I've occasionally made a snap decision to do this when hiring and it's always, always, always because I've been 99.9% certain he or she is the one but I'm not sure they wanted it. If they turned down the walk-around offer, or seemed reluctant, then it's an easy no.

So always do walk-arounds, have a few generic questions ready like "what do you like most about working here", "what convinced you to take a job here" etc in case questions are invited, but bear in mind they could just be doing it because they want to keep you interested by thinking "what a nice company, they must be interested in me" and give themselves more hiring options.

Don't give up searching until the ink is dry...

cyberguypr

Very YMMV. I was forced by an old boss to walk around candidates even if it was evident that they were not a good fit. Their logic was "well, we made them come here, might as well show them the place". I always err on the side of caution and don't read too much into it.

Mutata

I would say it's not an overwhelmingly positive indicator, but it certainly indicates that you did well enough up to that point. If you really had done poorly, they would not have bothered with introductions as there would be no chance you were getting the position. I have seen this happen before. However; there are so many OTHER factors after this point that I wouldn't take this as an insanely positive sign

networker050184

It's certainly a much better sign than being walked straight out the door, but it could also just be procedure.

RHDS2K

At my interviews I have been walked around the datacenter rooms and introduced to other managers, it's certainly not a bad sign, but i wouldn't think you have the job because of that. It's certainly a sign that they liked you and were willing to spend a little more time with you, but there still may be others in the running. If your interview sucked and they knew they didn't want you on the spot, they most definitely wouldn't take that extra effort. Make sure you send a follow up letter saying you appreciate their time, this is exactly what you want and you hope to join the team to do great work for them and blah blah .. Good luck!

swisschris104

I got the job with a higher salary than I had asked!!! I wanted 37k, they have me 35k for the probational period, and 38k after that!!!

YAY!! I AM SO HAPPY GUYS!!

Kinda scared to go to my current manager and give him my 2 weeks.

earonw49

Happy and proud of you! Good luck!

Mutata

I have found that most of the managers I have had were pretty understanding when I gave in my notice. Although I tend to do plenty of foreshadowing when I'm on my way out to give them a chance.