What would be your take on this?

bmwguy

I recently completed 2 interviews for a position that I knew was going to be a 2 interview process. I feel I acquitted myself very well in these interviews, first was with HR person, 2nd was with 2 of the owners, 1 of whom was the MD. I was told a decision would me made by the end of the week, happy enough. Both interviews were in their office premises as normal.

Today I was emailed by HR to ask if I would attend a lunch meeting with the MD in a local pub tomorrow (Thursday) to discuss the role further. It only mentioned the MD meeting with me. I really fancy this position and it has been a long 3 weeks since starting the process.

Now my mind is in overdrive wondering whether this is a job offer or whether it's a 3rd interview. It would be a fairly senior position.

So boardsies that have an opinion or have had this happen to them before, what do you think is more likely? a job offer or a third interview?

BreadnBuddha

bmwguy wrote: »

I recently completed 2 interviews for a position that I knew was going to be a 2 interview process. I feel I acquitted myself very well in these interviews, first was with HR person, 2nd was with 2 of the owners, 1 of whom was the MD. I was told a decision would me made by the end of the week, happy enough. Both interviews were in their office premises as normal.

Today I was emailed by HR to ask if I would attend a lunch meeting with the MD in a local pub tomorrow (Thursday) to discuss the role further. It only mentioned the MD meeting with me. I really fancy this position and it has been a long 3 weeks since starting the process.

Now my mind is in overdrive wondering whether this is a job offer or whether it's a 3rd interview. It would be a fairly senior position.

So boardsies that have an opinion or have had this happen to them before, what do you think is more likely? a job offer or a third interview?

It's both.

3 weeks later, he'll reassess quickly when he meets you and if he's still happy at that stage, the offer will be set out.

Don't sweat it. You don't invite a candidate for a pub lunch if you intend on giving them bad news. Just be professional, polite and friendly. He already liked what he saw before in you.

dRNk SAnTA

^ I agree with the above.

You're 90% of the way there if you're being invited to lunch. Maybe he's old fashioned and wants to look you in the eye while he offers you, or maybe he wants to develop a bit of a personal relationship before he gives the offer.

_Brian

BreadnBuddha wrote: »

It's both.

3 weeks later, he'll reassess quickly when he meets you and if he's still happy at that stage, the offer will be set out.

Don't sweat it. You don't invite a candidate for a pub lunch if you intend on giving them bad news. Just be professional, polite and friendly. He already liked what he saw before in you.

Great advice.

gandalf

Sounds positive to me. He's probably just confirming his feelings about you before an offer is going to be made.

Don't order the most expensive thing on the menu

magicmushroom

Looks very positive OP, I would be pretty confident of a job offer here.

Treat it like a job interview though, ie dress how you would if you were meeting him at the office.

Good luck and well done.

bmwguy

Yes I will absolutely treat it as an interview with him, dress and act accordingly.

It was only late last week I met him for 2nd round interview, 3 weeks ago it was the HR person for 1st round interview so it has only been 2 and a bit working days since I met him last.

I came across as a bit unrelaxed in my question but I will not be tomorrow.

Thanks

bmwguy

Could I drink do you reckon? 😂😂

magicmushroom

bmwguy wrote: »

Could I drink do you reckon? 😂😂

Sure order a bottle of champagne, you've a new job after all :P

bmwguy

magicmushroom wrote: »

Sure order a bottle of champagne, you've a new job after all :P

Haha hope so. Might wait until he is gone though

BreadnBuddha

bmwguy wrote: »

Haha hope so. Might wait until he is gone though

I know you're half joking but if it comes up and he's having a drink, just order a non-alcoholic beer and tell him you've the car outside. It's a safe option. Shows you're not opposed to having a beer, but that you don't booze during a working day/when driving. If a company car comes with the job, that'll put his mind at rest.

If he really wants to have a few pints and see how you behave, which is not unheard of in some roles where you'll entertain clients, make a point of organising a lift or getting a taxi and then watch the consumption. Keep your guard up and remember, he'll be your boss, not your newest friend. Call it a day before you go too far. Dinner with family is a perfectly good reason to leave.

Have a game plan in case he likes the gargle himself, but it's somewhat unlikely anyway these days.

Devil's advocate - it could be down to you and another candidate and the MD wants to sound you both out 'off the reservation' before deciding who gets it.

Either way it's a very good sign - behave as you would in a work situation (i.e. professional!) and think positive.

bmwguy

BreadnBuddha wrote: »

I know you're half joking but if it comes up and he's having a drink, just order a non-alcoholic beer and tell him you've the car outside. It's a safe option. Shows you're not opposed to having a beer, but that you don't booze during a working day/when driving. If a company car comes with the job, that'll put his mind at rest.

If he really wants to have a few pints and see how you behave, which is not unheard of in some roles where you'll entertain clients, make a point of organising a lift or getting a taxi and then watch the consumption. Keep your guard up and remember, he'll be your boss, not your newest friend. Call it a day before you go too far. Dinner with family is a perfectly good reason to leave.

Have a game plan in case he likes the gargle himself, but it's somewhat unlikely anyway these days.

Good idea I will have a non alcoholic beer I am not a big drinker anyway certainly not during the week but I very much doubt it will come up, you were right I was joking.

bmwguy

Thanks for the input, it wasn't a job offer at the time I met him for a very informal lunch talked about all kinds of things unrelated to the job or my field of expertise and we both left he said he would be in touch. He rang just now and offered me the job so it was a sussing out exercise, happy to have got the job. He must have just wanted to see how I was in an informal setting how I would fit in etc, could have had a bad experience with people before. Like all jobs nowadays it's a 6 month probationary initially but that's fine

GalwayGrrrrrl

Congratulations on the new job! Great to hear a success story on here.