Need some professional advice from the FFA (1 Viewer)

[Hilts]

A few months ago I nearly landed a job with some company. I was asking for more money than they were comfortable and I'm confident that was one of the reasons they ultimately passed.

Today my recruiter contacted me to see if I'd still be interested. It seems the internal candidate they promoted didn't work out. I don't know if they were fired, demoted, transferred to another location, or promoted. 

My recruiter says they don't know what happened but advised me to not ask. It's pretty unusual for someone just promoted into that position to leave this time of year.

I'm meeting with the company next week. Should I listen to my recruiter? Do I need to ask any questions regarding that situation? This particular scenario is new territory for me so I thought I'd cede to the ffa expertise. 

 

[Hilts]

 

[johnnycakes]

You interviewed for this position previously and they chose someone else?  Heck yeah, I'd ask what the problem was.   

 

[Mr. Ected]

Can we ask what industry?

 

[Quint]

You interviewed for this position previously and they chose someone else?  Heck yeah, I'd ask what the problem was.   

agreed. that's a fair question to ask in light of not being chosen initially. i wouldn't want to walk into a potential ####-show without at least asking. 

 

[Hilts]

You interviewed for this position previously and they chose someone else?  Heck yeah, I'd ask what the problem was.   

Thanks. That's what feels right but the recruiter advising me to not ask threw me off.

Can we ask what industry?

Event and hospitality operations for a professional sports team. It's odd to have to jump in right now. Potential red flags galore.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

You're interviewing them too.

If they hold it against you that you ask that question then you probably have your answer anyway.

 

[Quint]

kinda surprised your recruiter would advise against due diligence. 

 

[Cjw_55106]

I think its always fair to ask why a position became available. Of course, they might lie, but that can be said for any question. 

 

[DocHolliday]

You're interviewing them too.

If they hold it against you that you ask that question then you probably have your answer anyway.

Right on the money.

 

[gianmarco]

You need a new recruiter that is looking out for you.

 

[Mr. Ected]

Thanks. That's what feels right but the recruiter advising me to not ask threw me off.

Event and hospitality operations for a professional sports team. It's odd to have to jump in right now. Potential red flags galore.

So you play QB for an NFL team. Fine. Colin, have they asked about pre-game activities?

For the record, FreeBaGeL is 100% correct. Especially since you interviewed previously.

 

[Fat Nick]

kinda surprised your recruiter would advise against due diligence. 

These guys get paid to put people in jobs...they probably don't want you to ask any questions that they feel might cause you to not take the job.  I'd totally ask - if nothing else BECAUSE the recruiter said not to.  

 

[JAMES!]

I say it's completely fair to ask what happened because if you get the job you don't want it to go like it did for the last guy. Just need to phrase the question right.

 

[sbonomo]

You interviewed for this position previously and they chose someone else?  Heck yeah, I'd ask what the problem was.   

Nothing ventured nothing gained.  What field, what level are you,, etc?

 

[ragincajun]

Nothing to lose imho.  I would want to know.

 

[Angry Beavers]

I would ask. It is clearly a good interview question for you to ask. I might not cross examine them on the answer but you ought to know what you are getting yourself into. 

 

[ragincajun]

In my opinion if the company is not willing to tell you it would be a flag to me.  Keep in mind though it could be an HR sensitive topic, so they may not be able to say anything.

 

[bushdocda]

If it doesn't come out in conversation, certainly ask. 

 

[CletiusMaximus]

kinda surprised your recruiter would advise against due diligence. 

Unless this is a unique situation, the recruiter isn't his. The recruiter is getting paid by and is working for the employer.

 

[Quint]

Unless this is a unique situation, the recruiter isn't his. The recruiter is getting paid by and is working for the employer.

true. 

 

[NotSmart]

Thanks. That's what feels right but the recruiter advising me to not ask threw me off.

Event and hospitality operations for a professional sports team. It's odd to have to jump in right now. Potential red flags galore.

Do Not, I repeat, DO NOT take a job with the Cleveland Browns.