Interview Duration?

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What are you folks seeing for interview timing from start (1st interview) to finish (offer)? I have been through 5 interviews at one company over the course of two months and they haven't made a decision. I am clearly being strung along but wondered what typical interview duration process was here.

Thanks!

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Take it as a sign to move on. Too many companies are hiring to put up with this malarkey.

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I've done as few as 3 and as many as 7. It all depends on the company structure and the depth of the candidate pool.

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5 is normal. 2 months isn't.

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Three seems to be the norm for entry/mid level positions, up to five can be somewhat reasonable for senior positions. Any more than that and it's a no from me bruh

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Good companies who know what they want get through the process in a few days to a week.

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Can you imagine what the internal contracting process is for a company that takes two months to decide?  Yikes.

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A new job a few months back too less than 2 weeks and I was trying to slow the process down. That is WAY too long - lots more out there that will respect your time more.

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2 months is too long, 5 interviews is annoying but not unheard of. If you want the positon. Setup a call with the hiring manager and tell them you have other offers on the table, this is your first choice (if it is) and give a deadline.   They can’t fault you for trying to make the best decision for yourself and it shows initiative. Good luck friend

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I'd 100% be cautious of a situation like that. I'd pass. It's just a sign of what's to come if you do get the job. They seem very unorganized

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Move on. If it takes 5 interviews and 2 months to see if you are the right fit then you aren't OR they don't have their shit together.

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3-4 weeks max with 3 interviews on avg

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If you're in the job market currently you have a pretty fat advantage.  5 interviews for any position is ludicrous and shouldn't be tolerated.  Especially the SaaS companies that have you being interviewed in round 4 by some basic ass AE who thinks they're top shit and asking you questions like, "so hoW DoEs YOUr shitTy IndustRy TransLaTe inTo SoftWARe SaLES BrO?"

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Yea I'd move on, if things are going well they will be doing whatever they can to get you through the process

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I've had 3 different companies interview me. The average was 4 meetings each. Each interview lasted 30-40 minutes and I always received an offer the next day. Just accepted an offer! Good luck.

DealDonkey

Interview Duration?

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