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In reply to TexasRebel • 11:15a, 1/19/25

I have told someone at the end of an interview that I didn't think it was the right opportunity for me and i flew to an interview for a company where the position was amazing, but I wasn't sure if I was comfortable with the product line. I went hoping to be convinced.

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In reply to TexasRebel • 11:28a, 1/19/25

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TexasRebel said:
StinkyPinky said:
TexasRebel said:
A first date is a double-interview, sure.

…but a job interview is only one way. The interviewee has already expressed interest in the position by applying for the position, but the hiring company doesn't know squat about the interviewee save a page of self-guaranteed data.
Disagree. An interview is absolutely a two way conversation. There is a ton of information I learn about companies through the interview process. I have turned down many offers due to not liking what I experienced or learned during the interview, or compensation detail that comes later. And as a leader, I could only wish every applicant I've offered a job to takes it.

But do you interview for positions you have no interest in ever taking?

I have, but admit not very often (or something I would be proud doing too frequently). But yes, I have.

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In reply to StinkyPinky • 12:18p, 1/19/25

I don't think there is anything to be really ashamed about in attending an interview for a position you aren't really convinced about.
worst case scenario its good practice, best case scenario they blow you away and convince you that it is an amazing opportunity.

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In reply to swimmerbabe11 • 12:38p, 1/19/25

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swimmerbabe11 said:
I don't think there is anything to be really ashamed about in attending an interview for a position you aren't really convinced about.
worst case scenario its good practice, best case scenario they blow you away and convince you that it is an amazing opportunity.

Also, if you were exploring job options, usually you would interview at multiple places. Not just only apply at one place and commit before an interview.

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12:40p, 1/19/25

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But…would you interview in a cemetery near Snook???

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In reply to greg.w.h • 1:11p, 1/19/25

greg.w.h said:
But…would you interview in a cemetery near Snook???

I actually insist on it now.

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In reply to swimmerbabe11 • 6:26p, 1/19/25

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swimmerbabe11 said:
I don't think there is anything to be really ashamed about in attending an interview for a position you aren't really convinced about.
worst case scenario its good practice, best case scenario they blow you away and convince you that it is an amazing opportunity.

No, not ashamed. Just professional courtesy and don't want to waste peoples valuable time if not necessary. But sometimes it is necessary.

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In reply to swimmerbabe11 • 8:50a, 1/22/25

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swimmerbabe11 said:
trouble said:
I mean, they were brought there about an offer, why didn't he just make one?

Being a mostly unbiased 3rd party with only reading his paragraph to go on... (who does think making a big deal about driving from Southlake to TCU is absurd...I'm from grapevine and went to TCU), it sounds to me Schloss called and said "hey lets talk about an offer" and then they showed up and somewhere in that conversation, Coach got the impression that y'all weren't that serious about TCU and allll those other offers were more important. Something in that conversation went.. wrong... or the coach wants people who want to play for TCU and wants the ask.

I know lots of people who interview people and won't offer the job unless the interviewee specifically asks for the job during the interview. Probably should take it as a lesson learned, but when he said call me when you want to talk about the offer, he should have said "How about now?"

That being said, Schloss is a jackass and I've been thinking that longer than any of y'all.

No, he knew he had multiple offers by then and had several conversations prior to that to judge his interest. Coaches think, regardless of your interest, son was very interested and they knew it, they can talk you into loving their program. They also know everything the recruit is doing and who he is visiting, it was spooky to that point. He wasn't the only one too try this tactic, Pete Hughes, then ou, tried it until he knew the number of offers my son had started receiving. He then panicked and called saying, "I'm ready to tell you your offer". Schloss made it very clear he wanted to discuss his offer and that's why we coming out. It's a game to some and some play it better than others. There was no ambiguity or lack of interest, Schloss was just being Schloss.

And apologies, he got the win on Tuesday against ou in a bedlam midweek game, didn't throw on Friday, got the win on Saturday and the save on Sunday. A few nights sleep and a few drinks since then. Still a good week and the Schloss story is very true.

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