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AWS cloud application architect. Had an on-site interview with AWS a few days ago and just got an email saying they want to talk to me about next steps. The role is cloud application architect but I want to ask them about the senior cloud application architect role. I have all the relevant experience for that role and feel like I’d be a better fit for that senior role. How should I approach this conversation? Is this even possible? Amazon
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Very rarely will someone tell you to your face that the interview went poorly or that you are otherwise no longer being considered. If there isn't clear discussion about what an offer would look like or of what other details need to be discussed to get to that point, it's merely a polite way to end the conversation.
This is something you need to ask during the process (I.e - “I’d love an office tour but hate to waste each others time if I’m not actually being considered”). This provides an out for the employer, clarity for you, and creates accountability you can follow up on.
Some of these jobs aren't actually going to be filled.
..yeah i guess so. i just hope they just say it straight to you so you won’t waste any time too
There are many fake jobs out there which companies use to show labor division we have jobs with give pay scale. It’s also fake promotion saying as a company we are growing.
WHAT'S HAPPENED IS... There are NO proper ways to see if an interview went well anymore! Companies will now talk about next steps, tell you the names of people you will meet and even give you tips for your 2nd or 3rd stage... only to receive a rejection. I'm not sure what this is about, or whether people just want to be cruel and give the candidate false hope, but it's really unnecessary. Best advice is take whatever they say with a pinch of salt. The only real way you know you have job is the actual written contract!
The same thing happened to me. I was on site for my second interview with an HR representative and the technical lead of a software department. At the end of the interview, where I answered all technical questions correctly based on the tech leads responses to my answers, the HR rep said That the next step would involve me meeting other gentlemen whose names she gave me. They said they would let me know by the end of the week. The following week I got a rejection email. So I am suspicious if these jobs actually do exist or they are just trying to impress their investors.
If I could go back in time, I would tell my young applicant self that NOTHING is guaranteed in the world of job hunting. I’m not trying to be a pessimist, but you have to keep it real.
A few other things I would share with my career-naive self:
- Your mileage may vary when applying for positions. I’ve had corporate lawsuits, COVID, and acquisitions swoop in and rob me of pending offers after weeks of interviews and empty promises. I’ve had other cases where I went from clicking “submit” on an application to starting the good job in another state within three weeks.
- Always make sure you are clear on what the compensation likely will be up-front in the process. I’m as old as dirt, and back in horse-and-buggy days it was considered to be bad form to take about money early on. That caused me more than a few problems at offer time. “Oh, you have an MBA and great experience? Let me lowball you with this joke of an offer.” Save yourself the heartache. Money is the reason you’re applying for the job (unless you’re volunteering).
- Unless you have it in writing, there is no formal job offer. Heck, even if it is in writing, they can just rescind it. What are you going to do about it? If you’re in an at-will employment situation, they can drop you on your first day. Always have alternatives and a backup plan.
- No one is irreplaceable. You know your CEO over in the executive suite? Unless s/he owns a majority of the company, that person can get tossed out. Companies are not people and they do not care about you. You are expensive overhead.
Apologies for the rant…I got laid off and my last day is tomorrow :(
Sorry to hear you’re getting laid off.. it’s a really awful feeling. All the points you made are valid and absolutely true. Companies will say you’re an “asset” to them, and then lay offs at the first sign of a bad quarter..
Some HR treat this as an SOP. Give you a fake hope. By the way, walking around workplace can give you an idea how comfortable you will be in new place. One time I had an interview and got a chance to walk around. The place was so run down; crack on floor and mold on walls. I just told my interviewer thank you I am looking forward but told them I got better offer next day.
was this in Vancouver, Canada? I am curious as something very similar happened to me with this one specific company
..nah, it’s in Washington state, Snohomish and Everett.
It never happened to me in other state, only here to be honest, that’s why I don’t know if it’s a thing here in Washington.
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They probably found a better fit for the position after you and have not yet updated their website.
Interview is like fishing. You need patience, you don't stop, keep throwing your line and hook till you make that catch. For me, I bake my faith into the process.
It really is the false sense of hope that just tears any interviewer and job seeker down. There’s a reason why there are so many disgruntled, demoralized, and dejected applicants. Companies have gone out of their way to not care about the employee from the moment they interview to when they leave the door.
OK. There are some things to bear in mind & this is depressing.... but stick with it.
1. Fake jobs, It has become commonplace for employers to constantly advertise jobs to see if there are better candidates and apply pressure to the existing workforce re: hours and remuneration.
2. Interview Fodder. Many employers have to conduct interviews when fixed term contracts renew or they are looking to promote someone internally. These are a waste of everyone's time but the boxes must be ticked.
Basically, about 10% of jobs exist and at interview the odds can be against you. It's a numbers game, just keep applying, you will get there. These are now prevalent in the UK having been seen as best practice in USA (for which read crap hiring managers, HR & Finance!).