Second interview

loss4words

Hey guys,

So about 3 weeks ago I had an interivew with HR Administrator and IT Desktop Support Manager about a Desktop Support posistion I applied for within one company. I spoke for about an hour with each person and now 3 weeks later I got a call and they asked me to come in for an interview and I will be talking with their head IT Administrator on Monday. I was just wondering what will this interview be about? The desktop support manager already explained to me what my job will be about and spent a lot of time questioning me on technical stuff, while the HR person pretty much asked me about my background, goals, etc...Just a bit nervous and wanted to ask what you guys think.

Also, I don't know if I'm thinking too much into it but they promised that they'd call me the same week of my first interview to let me know where I stand but only called me 3 weeks later. I also gave them a call 2 weeks after the interview and asked about my status or if there was anything better I could've done on the interview but they didn't call me back that time either. I probably shouldn't be thinking too much about it but it's just something that's on my mind and I really wanted to ask your opinion on this as well.

Thanks!

sambuca69

loss4words wrote: »

Hey guys,

So about 3 weeks ago I had an interivew with HR Administrator and IT Desktop Support Manager about a Desktop Support posistion I applied for within one company. I spoke for about an hour with each person and now 3 weeks later I got a call and they asked me to come in for an interview and I will be talking with their head IT Administrator on Monday. I was just wondering what will this interview be about? The desktop support manager already explained to me what my job will be about and spent a lot of time questioning me on technical stuff, while the HR person pretty much asked me about my background, goals, etc...Just a bit nervous and wanted to ask what you guys think.

Also, I don't know if I'm thinking too much into it but they promised that they'd call me the same week of my first interview to let me know where I stand but only called me 3 weeks later. I also gave them a call 2 weeks after the interview and asked about my status or if there was anything better I could've done on the interview but they didn't call me back that time either. I probably shouldn't be thinking too much about it but it's just something that's on my mind and I really wanted to ask your opinion on this as well.

Thanks!

I'd expect some more techie questions, but probably more along the lines of trying to see how you think. For example, he might throw you a curve ball and ask a question he wouldn't expect you to know just to see your thought process.

That and probably a "social" interview... to see how you might mesh with the rest of the team.

blargoe

Anytime you are called back, it's a good thing.

Probably as much a social interview as much as a technical one. In the past when I as an administrator have been asked to interview helpdesk and desktop support candidates it has been from a standpoint of "will they fit in" first, since the initial interview would already have already gone through the actual technical skills (though, still expect technical questions and conversations)

Firemarshalbill.com

Don't take the lack of a call back personnaly the HR staff's have been reduced so everything takes longer. I have to agree witht he others, there is alot of "social" aspects tot he folow up interviews. They want to make sure they hire someone that will fit in to the current team. Be outgoing, honest, respectful etc Kinda like a boy scout.

I would think you may get a few technical questions but it sounds like you already survived the "techncial" round

GOOD LUCK

loss4words

Hi guys. So I think the interview went well and maybe I have a chance this time. The IT Director even asked about for how long I wanted to give notice to my current job so I think it's a good sign. Should I write another thank you letter to him? I already wrote one to the two people that I met 3 weeks ago, so I'm not sure if I have to do this for him as well.

Keeping my fingers crossed

MentholMoose

loss4words wrote: »

Hi guys. So I think the interview went well and maybe I have a chance this time. The IT Director even asked about for how long I wanted to give notice to my current job so I think it's a good sign. Should I write another thank you letter to him? I already wrote one to the two people that I met 3 weeks ago, so I'm not sure if I have to do this for him as well.

If you didn't already send him a card, go ahead and send it. Good luck.

SrAtechie

Second that. I send out cards every time I meet someone new, no matter what. I had an interview for a job once that was in front of a panel of 9 people (it felt like I was on trial, but that's a story for another day) and sent out a card to each person. Well, a couple of months later, I got a random (or at least I thought it was random at the time) request to add someone to my linkedin account who turned out to be one of the guys on that panel of 9. He left that company to start a new company and wanted to know if I was interested. I of course was, and we agreed to meet. Well, at the meeting, he brought the card I had sent to him and said that it had made such an impression that he had to let me know that it was the reason why I had stayed in his thoughts. Every little thing you can do (without being obnoxious, of course) to keep their memory of you fresh helps!

MentholMoose

SrAtechie wrote: »

Second that. I send out cards every time I meet someone new, no matter what. I had an interview for a job once that was in front of a panel of 9 people (it felt like I was on trial, but that's a story for another day) and sent out a card to each person. Well, a couple of months later, I got a random (or at least I thought it was random at the time) request to add someone to my linkedin account who turned out to be one of the guys on that panel of 9. He left that company to start a new company and wanted to know if I was interested. I of course was, and we agreed to meet. Well, at the meeting, he brought the card I had sent to him and said that it had made such an impression that he had to let me know that it was the reason why I had stayed in his thoughts. Every little thing you can do (without being obnoxious, of course) to keep their memory of you fresh helps!

Wow that's cool! I've never received any comments or feedback about any of the many thank you cards/notes I've sent out... maybe it's my poor handwriting??

loss4words

To be honest, and maybe that's why I'm not lucky with my job hunt, I have only sent thank you e-mails to my interviewers and have never sent a card. I just usually write a short e-mail thanking the person for their time, etc...maybe that's my downfall...

sambuca69

loss4words wrote: »

Hi guys. So I think the interview went well and maybe I have a chance this time. The IT Director even asked about for how long I wanted to give notice to my current job so I think it's a good sign. Should I write another thank you letter to him? I already wrote one to the two people that I met 3 weeks ago, so I'm not sure if I have to do this for him as well.

Keeping my fingers crossed

You sound golden

I hope your answer to the notice thing was a "responsible" 2 weeks notice to square stuff away, etc. BS kinda answer

loss4words

sambuca69 wrote: »

You sound golden

I hope your answer to the notice thing was a "responsible" 2 weeks notice to square stuff away, etc. BS kinda answer

That's exactly what I told him. He seemed happy with that answer, too

You guys were right about the "social" interview part. He didn't ask me any techie questions but rather it was "let me get to know you better" kind of conversations. We talked about the job and what would be expected of me and how my past experiences could help me in some aspects. Actually all the past experiences I brought up myself because it was the only thing I could think of at the time but he seemed satisfied with what I've told him. Thanks for your help, sambuca69!

loss4words

Hi guys,

I was just wondering how long do you guys usually wait for an potential employer to contact you before you call them up with a follow up? Thanks.

dynamik

I'd give them a little time, but I'd contact them sooner rather than later.

loss4words

I got it! I will start working with them after the holidays. This is so amazing and I'm just so happy that finally it worked out.

One thing that I'm a little worried about is that I'll be working an evening shift and most of the time there won't be anyone who I can call for help. I hope I do well.

Thank you so much everyone for all of your help. I REALLY appreciate it.

veritas_libertas

loss4words wrote: »

I got it! I will start working with them after the holidays. This is so amazing and I'm just so happy that finally it worked out.

One thing that I'm a little worried about is that I'll be working an evening shift and most of the time there won't be anyone who I can call for help. I hope I do well.

Thank you so much everyone for all of your help. I REALLY appreciate it.

Good Luck! I wouldn't worry about it, they will train you

zen master

loss4words wrote: »

I got it! I will start working with them after the holidays. This is so amazing and I'm just so happy that finally it worked out.

One thing that I'm a little worried about is that I'll be working an evening shift and most of the time there won't be anyone who I can call for help. I hope I do well.

Thank you so much everyone for all of your help. I REALLY appreciate it.

I'm so happy to see you land a new job. I love when stories like this have a happy ending, and companies lose out for jerking around a good employee. CONGRATULATIONS! You've earned it.

laidbackfreak

Congrats fella, dont sweat about being on your own, take it as the next learning step

impelse

Congrats