Why do some interviewers introduce you to others?

Question

I've had some interviewes where my interviewer would take me around the office suite, and would introduce me to his/her co-workers, even some top guns like HR manager.

However, in the end I still would not get the job. Why would some interviewers introduce the interviewee to others? To get others' feedback about applicants they're hiring OR any other reason?

I meant to get others' feedback about applicants they're interviewing

Answer 1

You probably made the first cut but someone beat you for the job. The people are the most important thing when taking a new job or filling a position. The interviewer wanted to see if he thought you'd get along with the office, and may or may not have been soliciting the other's opinions.

Also, if he decided to hire you, you'd probably want to know who you would work with. (When I look for a job, I try to get a few minutes with a temp or someone who was hired recently--you get the most honest answers about work conditions from them.)

Answer 2

Generally to give the applicants an overview of the workplace, so that they know whether they want to come back for a second interview, if asked. I think it's just for the benefit of the interviewee, though they can get some feedback from the others in the office.

Answer 3

There are a couple of reasons. First, they want to see how you interact with others in a somewhat "uncomfortable" situation, such as an interview. Second, they want the impressions of the staff on first meeting you. Your attitude has a lot to do with getting a job, and your demeanor matters a lot! I suggest you look each and every individual that you are introduced to IN THE EYE and shake their hand firmly. If you have ANY questions, go ahead and ASK them of the people you are introduced to. Shyness will not help you get a job. However, remember to remain tactful and polite.

Answer 4

Well, the company that I work for have a practice in which they introduce potential candidates to employee's and management. This is usually done when their is a huge hiring. The process interviews and introduce at the same time. If one of the candidates are hired, they would have knowledge of the way the facility looks and the people employed there.

Answer 5

They probably aren't going to ask the others what their reaction is - but they probably *are* watching to see your reaction. How do you handle yourself with new people, and do you seem to fit in well. They may be thinking they are helping you to thoroughly see and understand the environment, and may be watching to see if you come up with good questions afterward - i.e. I noticed that the XYZ team has an open work area, do they work closely together on their projects? In some cases, they may just be using up their time, to be honest, but if they are on the ball they will use this opportunity to help gauge who you are and how well you will do.

Answer 6

probably get feedback about the applicants