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Interview shortlist

  • 04-03-2016 08:23AM
    #1
    scurnane
    Closed Accounts Posts: 83 ✭✭


    I have been called to interview for a technical/managerial role in a pharma facility.

    I would like to have an idea of how many typically make the shortlist for interview. Would I be right in guessing maybe 15-20?


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  • #2
    highlydebased
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,490 ✭✭✭highlydebased


    scurnane wrote:
    I would like to have an idea of how many typically make the shortlist for interview. Would I be right in guessing maybe 15-20?


    If it's like anywhere I've been interviewed it would be more like 5 or 6 shortlisted


  • #3
    TG1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,920 ✭✭✭TG1


    It really depends on the recruitment process. I've had 15 shortlised for 1 position, I've had 4 for 2 positions, I base it on the quality of the applications that come in not numbers. No one wants to waste time meeting people that are not likely to be a potential candidate for a role. I'd say short of asking there's not really any way to tell in advance.


  • #4
    Nody
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    TG1 wrote: »
    It really depends on the recruitment process. I've had 15 shortlised for 1 position, I've had 4 for 2 positions, I base it on the quality of the applications that come in not numbers. No one wants to waste time meeting people that are not likely to be a potential candidate for a role. I'd say short of asking there's not really any way to tell in advance.
    This to be honest; the short list is based on candidate quality and I've even had short lists of 1 (only suitable candidate) and if that did not work out it was back to the market basically.


  • #5
    Manach
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 9,872 Mod ✭✭✭✭Manach


    It depends on the role. From a minimum of 2 to about 8 depending on the candidate pool.
    Good luck to OP.


  • #6
    Irish_Elect_Eng
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,260 ✭✭✭Irish_Elect_Eng


    Depending on the mix of candidates skill-set / suitability.

    Anywhere from 1-5, any more is just wasting a lot of time for the interviewers.

    For a key management role it would not be unusual for the candidate to meet with his peer group or key stakeholders as part of the interview process. Interviewing any more than a handful makes meeting several people a nightmare and a huge drain on resources.


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  • #7
    scurnane
    Closed Accounts Posts: 83 ✭✭scurnane


    Manach wrote: »
    It depends on the role. From a minimum of 2 to about 8 depending on the candidate pool.
    Good luck to OP.

    Thanks for the good wishes and thanks to all for the input. I suppose it's just a little reassuring that I have made it into a relatively small pool.

    Thanks again


  • #8
    scurnane
    Closed Accounts Posts: 83 ✭✭scurnane


    I went for the interview today and I think it went OK. It lasted over 70 mins so that's maybe a good sign? As I really dislike my current job I'm already smiling to myself about possibly handing in notice. Fingers crossed. My wife thinks I should hand in my notice anyway to reduce my stress and enjoy a few months off with young family.


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