Seems strange that the husband and wife just didn't conduct the interview together in the first place if she wants to be that involved.

I worked for a very small company once where the wife was kind of a silent partner. She was not involved with the daily running of the business but used the staff for her own personal use and was a real piece of work.

Small family biz, run by him and his wife? Possible. Otherwise, kinda weird IMO!

I know of several companies that are owned by husband and wife teams. What I think what is odd is the statement that the wife is requesting the interview. If he trusted her judgement, then he would say that he would like his wife and business partner to also interview the candidate.

OP, if I was in your situation, I'd take the interview out of curiosity. I don't know that I would accept the job if it was offered, but that would largely depend on the interview.

I cannot actually think of a reason that a non-employee (even a former employee) should interview a candidate.

Size of company matters. Assistant to the CEO or something and his wife wants to meet you - say at a Fortune 500 - I'd say not surprised. At that level you support the family not just the CEO. That said, unless that's the job, run.

If she really worked there a long time she may indeed have good judgement. I'm not too concerned. Odd, but go ahead.

If it is a small company or family office/for a very senior executive, i would say this is definitely in the range of normal and not creepy (at face value). I say this with experience in hiring an exec assistant for this type of setting.

Run far away from that couple. And if it is a large company, tell HR why you decide to pursue other opportunities.

Anonymous wrote:OP here. His wife worked at the company for a long time but doesn't currently. He said he really trusts her judgement.

doesn't matter

totally inappropriate

Run in the opposite direction.