Update: In the middle of an interview, is it bad if they're telling you other things to apply for?

[YellowRubberDuckie]

They were steering me towards a different part of the process, telling me to apply for other things. I don't think I got this one. Thanks for the vibes and the love. I appreciate it.

[Lars39]

1. If the other positions were within the same company,

it could mean that they already kinda know who they're going to hire, but that they think you would be an asset to the company. They like you, they really like you.

[YellowRubberDuckie]

5. I hope so.

It's actually Child Welfare, not a company. I have to get away from corporate or I'm going to die inside.

[applegrove]

9. Yes. They liked you.

[ohiosmith]

2. Not necessarily. They may see a better fit for you. Ask about job descriptions for the other

positions.

[GoCubsGo]

3. I agree.

And, you might that one of those might be an even better job than the one for which you are interviewing.

[siligut]

4. While you may feel some disappointment, listen to the advice you are given

It seems to me the HR person sees that you have the skills/training that they need in another area. This doesn't seem like bad news, really.

[YellowRubberDuckie]

6. Not HR.

The supervisor of the department. It's Child Welfare that I was applying for. I'll look for other things to apply for and figure it all out.

[Chan790]

7. Is this person the hiring manager and supervisor for both positions?

They're steering you to the position they would hire you for.

It's up to you what you want though, if you don't want what they want you for...that's fine. Too few people look at job-hunting as analogous to what it is: a relationship, basically...complete with dating and courtship. It's a two-way street...both you and the employer have to be happy or else neither of you will ever be happy and you'd be better off not-together.

[siligut]

8. Good luck to you. nt