r/BehindHiring

I have over 18 years of banking experience with a renowned British bank in the Middle East, with diverse experience in sales and services, cash management, customer experience, and premium banking propositions. Despite my experience, I’m not even getting the opportunity to interview. I’m really trying to understand what might be holding me back. Could it be that my international banking experience isn’t translating well to the U.S. job market? Or do I actually need to get the SIE and Series 63 licenses just to land an interview?
I’d really appreciate any insights from recruiters, hiring managers, or anyone who has successfully transitioned into banking in the U.S.

As somebody who hires, I find it irritating when candidates ask for a different interview time than proposed. Especially at higher levels, it's hard to find time on everyone's calendars to do the interviews, and we prefer to knock them out in one go.

I get that there are legitimate reasons for postponing interviews, and I hear what some have said about "dodging bullets" and that companies should be flexible, but it's also a red flag to me when they aren't flexible themselves. Ultimately, I will try to make it work for the candidates I am interested in, but I already get a bad taste in my mouth before the interview even starts. Other candidates are able to make the proposed time work, and we have dozens of applications to consider. Maybe I'm old school, but for jobs I really want, I have always rearranged my schedule for an interview.

Hi everyone,

​I am a 2024 B.Tech graduate. After two years of unemployment, I finally got selected for a job.

​Here is my timeline:

​July 1 & 7: Completed Interview Rounds 1 & 2.

​August 14: Received the selection email with a joining date of August 31.

​August 18: HR informed me that onboarding was rescheduled to October 1.

​September 24: HR called to say onboarding is pushed to November (exact date unconfirmed) due to project delays.

​A friend who works at the company told me they are currently undergoing internal restructuring and layoffs. However, he mentioned that only senior employees were laid off, and management is trying to protect freshers and junior roles.

​HR also mentioned they will schedule a call for me with an Associate Director of Strategic Hiring.

​I am extremely stressed, anxious, and exhausted from job hunting after two years. I really want to believe this role is secure, but I'm worried they might revoke the offer.

​What is the likely purpose of the upcoming call with the Associate Director?

​Do you think they will actually onboard me, or am I at risk of an offer revocation?

​Any clarity or advice from people who have faced a similar situation would mean a lot.