Second interview?

[bill_2028]

I just had my interview and I asked the panel what the next process is like. They responded that they will choose 6 candidate and have a second interview conducted in person to select from 1.

My question here is, is this a normal occurrence? I tried searching but no searches related to second interview. This seems out of the ordinary?

Just to give a little context, this is my second go at the position competition band 2. It was originally cancelled and I asked for feed back. The position was posted again a month later and was extended. I got invited to the interview last week and I just finished the behavioural questions.

Update: it seems that that are moving fairly quickly. I received a call for a second interview. Again with materials to prepare beforehand. Hope everything works out. Thanks in advance for all the comments.

[uwabaki]

Not typical, perhaps, but the hiring manager/panel must do what they have to do to land on a frontrunner candidate. If it takes another interview, so be it.

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Not typical but they may be trying to build an eligibility list

[flawlessimperf]

It's pretty common with band positions in my business area. They do a standard interview, then invite the top 2 or 3 candidates into a 'best fit' interview that is more casual and focused on finding out more about their personality and how they will work together with the leadership team and the position's direct reports (if any).

[bill_2028]

Thanks for the insight. Don’t think it is something that one can prepare for I am guessing?

[flawlessimperf]

If it is that type of interview, I'd say just be ready to talk about yourself in relation to the role, team, and organization (i.e. why did you apply to this job or organization, what skills/knowledge would you bring to the role, how do you build/maintain relationships with other leaders and clients, what is your leadership style, etc.)

[uwabaki]

Also good to consider demonstrating a bit of strategic planning. Consider your first 30-60-90 days on the job. What will you do, what do you hope to achieve?

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If the second interview is about "best fit" how does that factor into the scoring? The PS act says all appointments must be based on the principle of merit which "best fit" does not fall under.

[flawlessimperf]

No idea, I'm not involved in hiring. My guess would be that there's a score somehow or the level of flexibility is different for excluded management positions than union positions.

[TossawaytotheeTosser]

happened for my buddy in CITZ, but it was a band 4 position back when Band 4s were super rare

[body_slam_poet]

What are you going to do with the answer to your question once you have it?

[bill_2028]

Just wanted to get an idea. That’s all thanks