Could AI Fix The Company “Fit” Problem?
The end of the interview merry-go-round
Seven months ago, I quit the corporate world to be my own boss. But only after working seven years in a job that, deep down, I knew wasn’t right for me.
Many of you reading might find yourself in the same position. I liked the people I worked with, and I had a challenge, so the years went by without me making a serious attempt to move industries. If my online businesses didn’t take off, I’d probably still be there.
I’ve reflected on why I acted in this way, and I suspect it’s because the energy involved in moving was greater than what I needed to stay. If you’ve tried to move jobs as a senior hire, you’ll know what I’m talking about.
My friend changed companies last month. It only took eight rounds of interviews. They had to determine whether she had the right “fit” or not. She was interviewed by HR, then separately by every single member of her future team. Despite all of those interviews, I knew she only intended to stay at the job for less than two years anyway but told them what they wanted to hear.
This is madness. It’s become a full-time job to find another job.
I hope my business succeeds because the thought of doing seven interviews then facing rejection is heartbreaking. As I…
