June 12, 2007
Bucket status: still undefined
Another interview today: this was the chance to either impress senior management at the firm or to fall firmly — and painfully — on my face. I didn't face-plant, but I don't know if I managed the necessary degree of positive impression either. Time will tell.
It was interesting talking to one of the company founders: after the work-related stuff, we got onto some other topics (economics, history, demographics) and the conversation was quite enlightening. It may not track with a job offer, however . . .
Posted by Nicholas at June 12, 2007 06:06 PM
I found that for my current position, discussions outside the scope of 'da job' during the interview is what encouraged the company to make me an offer because I came across as way more than just a software professional. This was important to the hiring committee.
Good luck! Sending nothing but positive thoughts your way. Ran into JVD yesterday and she sends her best, too.
I've sometimes found that to be true as well, although the last time it happened, it seemed to boomerang on me: I was sitting waiting for a juicy offer and instead got a "don't call us" message. Took me completely by surprise, as the hiring manager and I had had a great conversation and really seemed to hit it off well.
On the other hand, they're still trying to hire someone for that job (and I interviewed there in February). Perhaps they really don't know who/what they want/need.
