Two Job Interviews

the_Grinch

So I have a bit of an issue. I have two interviews for two different jobs on two different days for the same organization. The problem? Both interviews are with the same two people. Thus the two people I meet with on the one day I will meet again in two weeks. It's sort of a double edge sword because say I do poorly for the first one, then the second (which is sort of a related role) will probably be in jeopardy. My thought was to mention it when I arrive for the first interview and see if perhaps I can just do both that day. Why waste their time, be it they are impressed or if they aren't? Thoughts?

stryder144

Not a bad idea. It will likely show them that you respect their time. That, hopefully, will garner you some points.

NetworkNewb

That does sound like an awkward situation... Hopefully the people realize you have an interview with them twice. I'm assuming since you're interviewing with the same people the positions are closely related?

LeBroke

Out of curiosity, are these roles on different levels (i.e. security engineer vs. senior security engineer), or are they parallel to one another but in different departments (i.e. security engineer and network engineer)?

the_Grinch

They are the same level on the same team, just different functions. The skill level and technical requirements are closely related.

trickyb8

I think it would better for you if you told them what the real deal is about their schedule. You don't want them to think your some kind of douche that hides things from them or intentionally wasting their time (which i believe you would be doing if you didn't tell them during the first interview.)

Walk in their, confident in the truth of the old adage "Honesty is the best policy."

the_Grinch

Yup that was my plan. Thanks all!