Lateral Interview Timeline 
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on 2/22/12 at 8:23am
Just curious what you guys think about this process. I was contacted by a recruiter for a senior analyst position at a generalist m&a boutique in my area. So far I've been through four different phases of the interview process. 1) HR phone screen 2) 45 minute phone interview with an associate 3) lunch with two of their VPs 4) Four hour on-site interview w/ nearly everyone on the totem pole.
I interviewed at their offices about two weeks ago. Last Friday I received a call from one of their MDs asking if I would be available for lunch with himself and another MD. I can only assume that this means good things right?? I don't see why they would take two hours out of their days to continue to rehash previous interview questions.
There are a ton of good
There are a ton of good people out there right now. My guess is that it's down to you and 1 or 2 other guys for the position and now it's up to the MDs to make the final selection. Small firms tend to be picky, since they have less margin for error in hiring.
Yeah, that what I was
Yeah, that what I was thinking as well. The whole process just seems silly. I talked to both MDs for probably 45 minutes each so they've already heard my story, resume, golf handicap, etc... I've already given them my sales pitch, but I am certainly willing to do it again.
Thanks
Could be offering you the
Could be offering you the job......? Just sayin'
Could be an offer, maybe they
Could be an offer, maybe they want to probe you on what kind of money you want.
Whatever happens just never let yourself look exasperated. Stay perky and confident but not desperate. Little shops are quirky and disorganized.