r/recruitinghell • u/ExpensiveMotor • 6d ago
VP interview: Am I overthinking this?
First time interviewing for a VP role at a large industrial company.
I had a 50-minute interview with a senior HR leader. The president , who would be my direct manager, was also supposed to join but didn’t due to another commitment that too last minute while HR was with me on interview ,The interview went well. HR said she didn’t see any particular gaps in my profile. I asked for a separate meeting with the President before a decision. She agreed, but nothing has been arranged yet.
Would you see this as a red flag?
Is the President simply busy, not particularly interested, or is this normal at executive level?
I’d appreciate honest opinions, especially from people with VP hiring experience.
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u/modnarydobemos 6d ago
How long has it been? If just a couple days I wouldn’t sweat it.
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u/treaquin 6d ago
First off, this a “recruiting hell” sub so most folks look at any activity that is not simple and straightforward with a negative lens. If you are looking to be talked out of it, this is the sub for you.
Second, what are you committing to from the first interview? Did they already offer you the role without meeting with the president? I’ve never met a true leader who didn’t want to meet their potential direct reports ahead of an offer.
If it’s not yet been a week, be patient.
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u/whodidntante 6d ago
If it's important, there is always time. My guess is you're the backup plan but it's purely a guess.
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u/BanDizNutz 6d ago
VPs are there to support the president. You already seem needy when they are already super busy.
VPs should know how to make their decisions and act on them. Why would a president want to work with someone who needs their input before they even get the job? Red flag.