At first, I was dumbfounded. While I understood her question, the answer could have been inferred by the fact that I was adding to my staff. Since I'm the forgiving type, and maybe a little slow, I called this young lady for a second interview with my publisher and key staff members. I'd told the candidates I'd be making my decision by the week's end and was anxious to set up the second round of interviews. Granted, scheduling interviews with employed job hunters can be difficult.
Some candidates have to search on the sly.
I respect their privacy and integrity in preventing their search from consuming company time. I'll be out of town. Let's get together early next month. She never got a second interview. It also didn't help that she faxed her thank-you note, hastily composed, unsigned and on company letterhead.