Interviewing is like dating . . .

Win,
I had a question for you. If you have a good interview, and there is even mention of a next meeting. . .and then you don’t hear from them. How long do you wait to reach out? Would you say its hurts the balance of negotiation in any way? Its feels like dating. . .if you call and don’t get a return call.
Curious of your thoughts. Hope all is well.
Paul

Paul,
Generally, unless you have a specific understanding, recontact them between 1-2 weeks of your last conversation. You are calling not because you are a desperate pathetic loser who is totally dependent on the employer's answer, but as an interested professional who sees an opportunity for a great partnership and productive business relationship with a firm you are very interested in. It's all in the attitude and confidence. And as you know from relationships, confidence is the cologne that brings in the mosquitoes!
Win

Thanks, Win. Good point. The tone is - hey I'd love to get to the meetings we discussed. . .your vision is great. . .my skills could be complementary to your plan. . .got it. Paul

What level is right for me?

Hi Helen,
I know we spoke about conveying in your stories the scope and level of the work you did and that this is the best way for them to know how to place you. The other side of that, for the internal interviews you are having, is that you want to listen for (and ask specifically where you can) what your role would be in the activities of the department. You will be listening for the kinds of skills you will be able to/expected to exercise, level of autonomy, etc.

I'm sure you know that what they are prepared to let you do eventually will depend on what you do to prove yourself. So, you will be listening for potential scope. Also, it is hard to do, but as best you can, think about what really would be too much for you to take on now (and what experience you would have to have to make it do-able.)
As I said, let me know if you have any questions & have fun with it,
Win
www.WinSheffield.com