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If the employer is flying 7 people to their HQ for final-round interviews, how many do you think they will typically hire? Thank you.
 
That probably depends on the nature of the job. If all 7 applicants are trying for one specific position, they will hire one person.

I don’t think there is enough information here to give a better answer than that at this point.
 
Assuming that you (or someone close to you) is one of those seven candidates, don’t forget that being on the final phase of such a recruitment is per se a great compliment. Probably, any of the seven would do a great job. My advice is: go there with no expectations, with no other desire than to accomplish God’s will, and… enjoy the flight!
 
I’ve never applied for a job where I did not know the number of openings and specifics of that job. Why is the company being so cloak and dagger?
 
AllSeasons said:
If the employer is flying 7 people to their HQ for final-round interviews, how many do you think they will typically hire? Thank you.
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Oh no, a math word problem!
I was never any good at those …
No, wait, an answer is coming to me …
Here’s the answer:

Pray.

:blessyou:
 
Thank you for the responses so far. It is a leadership development program they have, and they’re looking to train the next generation of leaders within the company. So the application process is highly competitive. I know that there are 6 people in the program from last year’s intake, so I’m assuming that they’re looking to hire 6 people total this year. However, it’s also highly likely that they have already hired some people through their summer internship program and/or other channels. So, I don’t know how many people they’re still looking to hire. I hope that clears it up.
 
AllSeasons said:
If the employer is flying 7 people to their HQ for final-round interviews, how many do you think they will typically hire? Thank you.
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I have no idea. What is their hiring policy? how do they usually do it for this position? how many positions are open? what level is the position? are these recent college grads, experienced professionals?

so they are not hiring to fill one position but selecting candidates for a team? your two posts seem to contradict.
 
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so they are not hiring to fill one position but selecting candidates for a team? your two posts seem to contradict.
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No, it’s the same position for multiple people in the same program. Think of it as a class.
 
From my experience, the company would not go through the expense and trouble of interviewing seven people without the expectation of hiring all seven.
 
The answer could be anywhere from 0 to 7 or more. I have been in that position before where a company offered everyone of its prospects a job. On the other hand, it is less expensive for a company to fly everyone there to find the best one - even if it is just one to choose a less qualified employee.

A company may very well offer more jobs than they originally intended if they are confronted with high-quality candidates. When one comes across a quality candidate that fits into the company culture, it is worth making an offer to that candidate.

And every offer the company makes will not be accepted - especially if it requires relocation. So a company may not get back immediately with a response. It may be waiting on the replies of other candidates.

So if you are interested in the position - my advice. Go there and make a good impression. And while you are at it - the company needs to make an equally good impression on you. While you are selling yourself to them, so to are they selling themselves to you. Do not be afraid to ask difficult questions about aspects of the position that may be troubling to you. It will actually make you look better - not worse. I’m not necessarily talking about salary here - but hours, conditions, vacations - expectations, travel, promotions, benefits. Whatever it is that you are concerned with.

Good Luck
 
sicutincensum said:
Assuming that you (or someone close to you) is one of those seven candidates, don’t forget that being on the final phase of such a recruitment is per se a great compliment. Probably, any of the seven would do a great job. My advice is: go there with no expectations, with no other desire than to accomplish God’s will, and… enjoy the flight!
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+1, and leave the best impression you can, even if they pick someone else. Things change, candidates change mind, people resign, new openings are made.

If they treat you particularly well, you may consider writing a short thank you note (no bending over backwards, just thank you for the opportunity and I enjoyed the visit with your company), perhaps handwritten.

As for conditions other than remuneration, I would develop a bit on what Shainski said: sometimes it may be easier to get e.g. more vacation (or some other benefit) than more salary.

Make sure to ask what the typical day (if there is any such thing) looks like at their company. Try to make it more or less clear what your scope of duties would be, to whom you’d be reporting if they were to hire you etc. (I once made the mistake, didn’t ask, and ended up having five barely senior folks entitled to give me binding orders but not obliged to talk to each other and coordinate… never again, though that particular job I just had to take anyway). But don’t fail to be enthusiastic and motivated, while knowing your worth. This is what employers like (slightly hyper but not hyper enough to upset the status quo, just enough to bring in fresh blood with more vigor ;)).
 
Just got another tidbit of information. It seems like they’re putting summer interns (those invited back to interview) and new candidates in the same interview pool. If this is true, the odds might be somewhat better.
 
They’ll hire whoever they want. That could be everybody, that could be nobody, but if someone really impresses them, they could even find a job where they didn’t know they needed someone.
 
AllSeasons said:
Just got another tidbit of information. It seems like they’re putting summer interns (those invited back to interview) and new candidates in the same interview pool. If this is true, the odds might be somewhat better.
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Ask!

There is nothing wrong with asking them how many positions are available or how many people they are looking to hire.

They might not answer, they might not know- but it won’t hurt you to ask. Don’t be rude about it and don’t ask in a way that gives the impression you are worried you are doing something wrong.

But if they are flying all of you- assume you all have an equal shot at the job.
 
Based on additional information given and personal calculations, it seems likely that they will take about a third to a half of those interviewed. But I’ll find out soon enough, I guess.
 
Received and accepted the offer. Now I have a serious case of senioritis.
 
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