Hiring managers are now finding out that having five to six rounds of interviews for an EA position is not necessary. We are not running for the position of presidency and it should not require that many rounds to be hired. I am happy to say that because several companies took much too long, I accepted another role that only took three rounds including the call from the recruiter. Stay positive friends, this will soon turn around for those who are job seekers!

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Fall of last year, I had a recruiter gaslight the hell out of me for pushing back on NINE rounds of interview, as well as a personality test, and skills test. She told me it's "industry norm". I firmly but politely said I didn't think it would be a fit for me. Funny enough, she reached out to me about a month ago to say they had condensed the interview process for that job to 5 interviews and it's still not been placed. Some of these companies are losing the plot a bit and it shows.

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They really are. The multiple rounds are exhausting!!

Congrats on your new role! I had five rounds at at company. It’s complete madness! The salary isn’t even enough to justify such.

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Congrats on the new job! I sincerely hope you're right. I've been out of work for 3 months and just got a "thanks but no thanks" after a final round last week. Feeling pretty bummed about that still, but I'm forcing myself to keep applying anyway. All I need is one offer.

They like examples and really promote yourself. I did that yesterday so praying for good news! I hate this waiting process.

What do you mean by promote yourself? I have been wondering if I should be ad lib or sticking with the questions they ask and answer them as succintly as I can. I'm so over this process. :(

I know! Since when did every position require a month and a half interview process? To get hired at my current position. I went through seven rounds of interviews. I don’t feel like it’s that serious.

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