Help: My boss wants me in on interview sessions for my position replacement.?

Question

I notifyied my employer that I would be leaving my position at their company. This guy is such a mis-manager that he had me 1) place ads for my job position, 2) screen applicants, and 3) expects me to tag-team in interviewing candidates. Eventually, I will be training the chosen person, which I have no problem with. But I do not feel comfortable with being in on the interview sessions with these candidates. He is so used to having things done for him, or being constantly reminding of his responsibilities, I feel that he is just asking me to shoulder the decision-making in this process. Is this a viable concern?

Thank you all for your answers thus far. Right now I am employed with a non-profit with just the executive and I as the only full-time employees.

Answer 1

It isn't uncommon for the person who currently has a position to be involved with the hiring of his or her replacement. You know the job better than your boss does so your recommendation is very valuable.

From now on you can tell future employers that you recruited, interviewed and trained your replacement. That's a plus!

Answer 2

No, I don't understand why you are concerned about it.

While you are still getting paid, you need to do what is best for the company. From the sound of it, you may be the best person to decide who could do your old job.

If the problem is that you are not sure how to interview someone, there are tons of books on the subject. Spend some time at Barnes & Noble browsing.

If you want to cover yourself, express to HR and to your manager that you are not confident in your ability to judge someone's character. Tell them you will do your best, but that is all you can offer given that you have no experience hiring people.

If the person you helped hire is not successful, you will have done the best you could do and no one can fault you for that.

Answer 3

I understand your concerns, but to be honest I think he is being very smart in this case. He may not be sensitive to your feelings but smart none the less. Sorry if this isn't what you want to hear but who is the best person to replace you but yourself.

I think your boss is showing trust in you by getting you involved in finding a replacement. I think you should be flattered. However if you feel that you are not capable of distinguishing between being objective and emotional to assist in finding a good replacement then air your concerns with your boss or his boss.

Good luck with your decision and your new job.

Answer 4

I think that's normal. Your boss doesn't know how to do your job. Who knows how to do your job duties but you? Nobody else. It seems like he likes how you work and he believes that you can choose the right candidate for him. You know what you do everyday for him. Pretend like you are training somebody, what do you want to know? You also know how your boss works, so, you know which individual fits him and which doesn't. You should be honored that he asked you to get involved with the interview.

Answer 5

Try learning as much as you can from this experience. You may able to transfer those skills onto another higher paying job one day.

Answer 6

I have had that experience before. And I felt very flattered that my supervisor trusted my judgment enough to help her with her decision. You might want to think about it in the same terms.

Answer 7

Cut the guy abreak! If that's the way you feel, he'd be justified in telling you to hit the trail now.

Answer 8

Add all that into your Resume! Just do as he wants done, clerically profesionally. You will be leaving soon, like you said.
Count down the days!

Answer 9

My guess is that he feels you do a good job and may be able to help him select who you think would be able to stand up to your history there