Is it normal for a SCREENING interview to be with a member of the team the role will be leading?

A recruiter reached out by email for a VP role and the screening meeting was extended to a Director in the group who reports to the VP. Is this a normal occurrence?

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Like any interview, except they will likely ask more rote interview questions because it’s a bit awkward to interview someone more senior. Needs to be a personality fit for them. Be collegial.

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That’s interesting. This is a first time for me. Any guidance on what I should expect the screening discussion to cover?

I've seen it happen for more senior positions, less so at the senior manager/director levels and below. Had a first round interview last week for an industry SM position that was done by a M level person. It was just a slightly more in depth conversation than I had with the recruiter during the phone screen. I've got the next round coming up soon which will be with a director and senior director, I expect to get into the actual meat of the interview process then.

Likely do 360 reviews, too. Just be cool

Absolutely. I’ve conducted plenty of pre-interview screens over the years.

Screening is generally done by the Recruiter, but they seem to be broadening the definition.

Yup, I do screening calls for my group routinely

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