Three years latter... and finally got an interview..
paul78
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Well... I've been casually looking for a new job for the past 2-3 years. I finally actually got a meeting yesterday. It went pretty well and I'm hoping that the next meeting will actually get scheduled and go just as well.
It's a great company and fits exactly what I want to do. I'm terribly excited but don't want to get my hopes up too much. I am guessing that I will probably take a reduction in my compensation but I'm wiling to consider the risks for the upside.
It's been such a long time since I have been on any kind of interview that I struggled with basics like whether I should wear a tie. LOL.
I don't really have anyone to share this adventure with other than my direct family so thought I would post here to share.
Wish me luck!
It's a great company and fits exactly what I want to do. I'm terribly excited but don't want to get my hopes up too much. I am guessing that I will probably take a reduction in my compensation but I'm wiling to consider the risks for the upside.
It's been such a long time since I have been on any kind of interview that I struggled with basics like whether I should wear a tie. LOL.
I don't really have anyone to share this adventure with other than my direct family so thought I would post here to share.
Wish me luck!
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yuddhidhtir
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Wish you good luck
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Congrats and good luck. What is causing you to look for a new job, and why do you feel you may/should take a pay cut?WGU Progress: Master of Science - Information Technology Management (Start Date: February 1, 2015)
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coffeeluvr
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Best of Luck!!!"Something feels funny, I must be thinking too hard. - Pooh" -
paul78
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I've been looking not for any one reason but a myriad of little things. It's mostly because I'm been feeling frustrated and bored. I am wanting a more dynamic environment where the culture of the company is vibrant and the politics more manageable. I miss small startups and I want a role where I will have more autonomy to run a technology organization.What is causing you to look for a new job, and why do you feel you may/should take a pay cut?
It's my current role, I work for a large successful Fortune 500 firm and my responsibilities come a healthy compensation. A smaller startup is not going to be able to afford the same compensation levels so I expect a "pay cut" but in return I expect the difference to be made up of shares of the firm - i.e. the upside that I mentioned.
My wife and I were speaking about it this evening and we think that I could take about a %40 cut from my total compensation as a risk venture.
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paul78
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Thanks everyone
My interview last week went well and I spent the entire afternoon at the company but I still haven't spoken to their recruiter. I did get a voicemail from the recruiter today so hopefully that conversation will go well. -
paul78
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So far it's a big unknown about what's going on... I did finally talk with the recruiter but there it was very perfunctory and our conversation was quite lackluster. And I can't decide if they are just waiting on a bigger candidate pool. My current theory is that the CEO is not the decision maker and that the investors may have their own candidates. Oh well - I shall see next week.
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paul78
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Well... Still no concrete word. I've met with a few more people at the company. At this point, I am hoping that they will eventually run out of people for me to talk to.
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scaredoftests
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I despise that. At least they are still talking with you. I'd ask HR what the heck is going on though.Never let your fear decide your fate.... -
paul78
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It feels like just growing pains. It's a small company so I imagine that the CEO is still just being cautious since they have new investors watching all the decisions. They did dig up more people for me to meet. I am enjoying all the stimulating conversations but the waiting is excruciating.
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paul78
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Meet with more people today and got a note from the recruiter requesting a meeting. Apparently, they will make a decision next week so I have my fingers cross. We haven't discussed compensation yet so hopefully that will go smoothly.
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greg9891
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I think you will do fine. all the best :
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scaredoftests
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That part sucks so much. They say don't take it personally..but really..how can you not?Thanks @greg9891. I got a note today that they would like another meeting
. At least, they are still willing to talk with me.
One of things about the job interview process that I find difficult is the emotional ups and downs.Never let your fear decide your fate.... -
paul78
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Thanks - it's such a roller-coaster of emotions. And when I try to rationalize it - it makes it worst. Because I know there is a chance that I will not get the offer. I just know that it's the job that I want even with the risk of less initial compensation. I like the company and people. I have a few more meetings next week and I understand that the decision will be made next week.scaredoftests wrote: »how can you not? -
paul78
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I had 3 more meetings which I hope went well. I imagine it did otherwise the next meetings would not have been requested. One of the meetings, I did request which they obliged so it sounded like they are still interested in me.
I did also get a request to provide some references which they have started to contact.
So I'm feeling a bit more upbeat with each meeting but the process is really grinding me down. I do hope that a decision will be reached this week.
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scaredoftests
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I would think, by now..they would make a decision. Enough is enough.Never let your fear decide your fate....
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impelse
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Can I ask you what time of position are you getting? You really got several meeting. normally two or three on the phone and one in person.Stop RDP Brute Force Attack with our RDP Firewall : http://www.thehost1.com
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ImThe0ne
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Hoping things work for you.
I assume this has got to be a Director level position with all of these in person meetings. Going to have to start charging travel expenses! -
kurosaki00
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WOw dude... still more meetings?
I hope it goes well for you.
Let us know how it goes.
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paul78
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Can I ask you what time of position are you getting?
I'm currently in senior-level management at a Fortune 500 company. This opportunity is for a C-level position at a much smaller company. It is a lot of meetings. And the reality is that I'm really getting a bit fatigued over the anxiety of making it to the next step. The meetings and calls that I'm having this week are with board members.
I did learn that they are calling my references so I hope that's a good sign. I was told that they would make a decision this week so I'm very anxious to hear my fate.
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scaredoftests
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Yes, that is a good sign. I hope you hear soon..Never let your fear decide your fate....
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coffeeluvr
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Stay Positive! You've got this! If they are calling your references that is a good sign. Fingers crossed!!"Something feels funny, I must be thinking too hard. - Pooh"
