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This is a biggy and has been happening more lately in interviews. It’s really knowing what you want before starting the interview process.  Last week’s tip was about asking the one question, “Do you want to learn more?” Before you can ask yourself the one question, you need to know what you really want.

Kickin’ Tires

The idea of so-called “kicking the tires” to find out what’s out there is not doing you (or your hiring manager) any good.  Candidates who are reaching out saying they want to make a move, then sitting for one or even multiple interviews, followed by saying they are just going to stay put, does no one any good.  It “burns” the hiring manager and the team that is now very interested in you.  It confuses the heck out of yourself, the candidate. Plus, the recruiter is in a position where they can lose some credibility with that prospective firm, especially if it’s a new one they have never worked with before.

Confusion In Interviews…

Why do I say it confuses the heck out of you, the candidate?  The main reason is that all your emotions go into high gear once you start the interview process in earnest.  You then feel like you’re cheating your current firm, playing hooky to take the interviews, wondering if it’s the right thing I should be doing, etc…

Conclusion

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About Harlan Friedman, JD & Founding Member, H. Friedman Search LLC. Harlan is a thirty-year veteran Public Finance Banker turned recruiter who specializes in the placement of all levels Public Finance Bankers, Healthcare Bankers, Municipal Advisors, Compliance Officers, Issuers, and Bond Counsels.