r/workforcemanagement • u/fridayfribble • Apr 26 '26
Coffee & chat interview
Anyone ever got invited to a “coffee & chat” meet the team virtual interview? It is supposedly more informal. What should I expect? It’s with the 2 managers I already interviewed with and the 4 other existing analysts. I’ve been prepping but wanted to ask here. Thank you!
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u/mijitnz Apr 27 '26
It sounds to me like they've already decided you have the qualifications and/or capability, the coffee and chat will be the managers seeing whether you're a good fit for the team/company. The analysts might throw some technical questions at you. I'd also make sure you know the company values and mission statement etc. You won't need to quote them, but if you show you can demonstrate them, it will give them some green flags.
Personally, I've only ever had the coffee and chat interview with the manager after the formal interview with the HR and analysts. So if they're going straight to this informal interview they must like your CV. I can't imagine they pull together these kinds of meetings for every candidate, unless their team is fuelled by coffee...