I've been interviewing people trying to hire someone for a Sr Manager role, talked to about 8 people,
really liked three of them and had them talk with two other folks. I would be happy with any of the three. Last week we essentially had a hiring freeze put in place, so yesterday we had to tell all three that the job isn't being filled. Sucks for me, sucks even more for them. I've been on that side and there is nothing worse than knowing you interviewed well, knowing they liked you, and then not getting an offer.