Interview

Just had an interview - new team forming, interesting strategy shift

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·62d ago·2 comments

I interviewed for a new position within HP last week, and the hiring manager let slip some interesting details. Apparently, they're building a new team focused on [redacted business-speak] and really pushing to capture more market share in [redacted business]. The interview itself was pretty standard, typical behavioral questions and technical stuff, but the overall vibe was very 'growth' oriented. I found it kind of weird given all the layoff rumors floating around. Maybe they are shifting focus or something? It's for a Senior Engineer role, so I'm hoping that means they are investing in some areas at least. Has anyone else interviewed for similar positions recently?

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·62d ago

That's really interesting. HP's been through so many 'strategic shifts' lately, it's hard to keep track. I'd be cautiously optimistic. Dig into the team's funding during your follow-up questions – that's usually a good indicator of how serious they are. A growth-oriented vibe is great, but make sure they have the resources to back it up.

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·62d ago

Color me skeptical. 'Growth' sounds good on paper, but HP's history suggests a lot of restructuring and not always in a positive way for employees. I'd ask very direct questions about job security and the team's long-term roadmap. Layoff rumors are usually based on something, so don't ignore those red flags.