Discussion on LinkedIn where some pimps are saying that contracts are refusing to do F2F interviews after a telephone interview.
I do not feel that a two stage interview is anything other than expected (although it always nice to get it over and done with in one interview). I would normally see a F2F interview as more of a "if the face fits" situation, you get the job at the telephone interview, you lose it at the F2F.
But I guess for the code monkey/tester type roles the F2F is less important as there is only so many ways you can do something its either right or wrong, and if you can prove the technical knowledge of the subject that's all that is needed. For any role that has an aspect of Stakeholder management this is not the case, which is why F2F's are still needed.
I do not feel that a two stage interview is anything other than expected (although it always nice to get it over and done with in one interview). I would normally see a F2F interview as more of a "if the face fits" situation, you get the job at the telephone interview, you lose it at the F2F.
But I guess for the code monkey/tester type roles the F2F is less important as there is only so many ways you can do something its either right or wrong, and if you can prove the technical knowledge of the subject that's all that is needed. For any role that has an aspect of Stakeholder management this is not the case, which is why F2F's are still needed.
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