Is it normal for the first interview to be only 45 minutes??

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They could be 30 minutes. Most if mine have been.

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45 min is a long first interview 😳

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Good heavens! That is long ….

Agreed with everyone here, 30 is standard and sometimes they don’t last the full time especially first round can be like a screening call with a recruiting rep to filter out folks before you actually meet with someone you’d report to in the role you’re applying to. If it went for 45 they might really like you.

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Most of the first round interviews I have been on has been around 30-40 minutes.

What were you expecting, 60+ minutes long

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Screening interviews are usually brief 30 minutes for basic information to ensure alignment on the role and fit. The first real interview after screening is usually longer (45-60 minutes). This has been my experience throughout my career.

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The interview went well! Resigning soon from pwc,,,

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30 mins is standard unless you are interviewing with multiple people, that's when it might/should be longer..... only so much one can b.s in a short amount of time.... if you gel then for the most part you're good, if not, well then

Yep that's about standard really, anywhere between 30-45 minutes is the norm

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