StartupsSep 18, 2017
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Interview with CEO

So I had an on-site interview last week that went great with a small start-up company. They told me they'd have a decision by this week and today they asked if I could have a phone interview in Wednesday with the CEO. Do start-ups normally do this? If they do they do it for more than one person or are they most likely going to offer me the job?

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VMware tTCM60 Sep 18, 2017

They are trying to sell you. This is good. Every pre-IPO startup I've worked at or applied for included a chat with the CEO. Regardless of my level. Any where from new college grad to senior director.

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stupid πŸ€” OP Sep 18, 2017

Awesome that's what I'm hoping!

VMware tTCM60 Sep 18, 2017

But don't expect it be softballs for you. He might ask hard questions. And don't be afraid to ask him hard questions.

Amazon salmankhan Sep 18, 2017

What's the minimum base salary at Amazon for L6 BI developer 3 position? Thanks

VMware tTCM60 Sep 18, 2017

WTF?

Cognizant Hellofajob Sep 18, 2017

WTF-2?

Cognizant Hellofajob Sep 18, 2017

You are Salman Khan..you don't need a salary, salary needs you ..

VMware tTCM60 Sep 18, 2017

Salman is badass. Hit and runs. No consequences.

Microsoft Blinding! Sep 18, 2017

Is this company Niantic labs?

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stupid πŸ€” OP Sep 18, 2017

No it's called DevonWay

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TSBK Sep 18, 2017

It's usually a good sign. Sometimes just part of the process. I think of it like this: the hiring manager or HR wouldn't want a complete idiot to meet with the CEO, makes them look like the idiots.

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stupid πŸ€” OP Sep 18, 2017

Yeah and while I am an idiot, I'm not a complete idiot!

HouseCanary rBqo26 Sep 18, 2017

Startups don't "normally" do anything. They're all making it up as they go along, and there's no generalizing. It is a good sign they want you to talk to the CEO. If they didn't want to hire you, they'd tell you by email (if you're lucky-- sometimes it's just silence).

NAVEX Global LndMnstr Sep 20, 2017

Small companies will have you meet with the CFO and/or CEO, because they still make the major hiring decisions. That's how I got my last job. It's actually awesome, you talk to the people running the business versus some clueless HR person.

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stupid πŸ€” OP Sep 21, 2017

Yeah, I had the interview yesterday, it went really well! I really hope I get the job. He said they'll let me know by next week.

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mobman πŸ”₯ Sep 21, 2017

I was interviewed by the CEO of a startup ages ago for an internship there. No biggie.