I’ve had one interview at a company setup through a recruiter. The first interview the hiring manager said that they were posting the job on their website that day to ‘cast a wider net to get the best talent’. Immediately after the interview he told the recruiter he wanted to bring me onsite in 2 weeks. So I’m in the final round tomorrow, but now today two other recruiters contacted me about what seemed to be this job. Cont..

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So I asked for more info and they knew the company had one good candidate but wanted to make sure they’re getting the best. Sounds like the hiring manager contacted these other agencies this week too. That candidate is me so I’m sitting here like wtf, is going into the interview just a waste of my time? Not sure why they didn’t contact other recruiters 2-3 weeks ago when this process first started. Also feel like this gives me a bad vibe about the company. Thoughts?

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This happens all the time (except for part of being contacted). I’ve been contacted early on in process from multiple recruiters for same role. Companies like to make sure the best talent is hired, etc.

Call them out though if you don’t get the job.

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Think their hedging bets if you don’t get it maybe not best candidate pool. Maybe ask them and mention you also were contacted for role? I’ve been passive aggressive and got job by inquiring before. Do you, but again common to hit up recruiters if picky.

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