You are working and you are looking for another job. If you were to go for an interview, how do you arrange this, or how do you go about looking for a job whilte working. Usually, most offices have 8 to 5 hours, and the time they want you to come in for an interview will conflict with your hours at your current job. Also, if you don't have leave time left, what excuse do you give to your present employer for taking off to go to the interview? How do you elimiate/minmize this kind of conflict?
2006-08-22 12:36:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Many times I have had interviews after hours, around 5:30. Managers don't always leave right at 5:00, and most will understand that you are working.
2006-08-22 12:59:33 · answer #1 · answered by Sharingan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've been through this scenario in the past. What worked best for me was to try and schedule interviews during my lunch break. A few times I had to lie and say I was going to the doctor or had an appointment to have my car repaired....and then scheduled the appointment for the beginning or end of the day so that I was either getting in late or leaving early.
Most employers that you interview with will likely understand your situation and may be able to accomodate your schedule if you ask them to. They should appreciate that you have enough respect for your current employer to not miss work for this type of thing.
Good luck!
2006-08-22 12:48:55 · answer #2 · answered by seattlecutiepie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let your boss know that you need some personal time, half a day unpaid, to take care of a situation. Wait until you have a job offer from the interviewing company to tell the current company you are leaving. Always give a two weeks notice, or the notice you were given about major changes in the work you've done. And, always be discreet. If you normally wear minimal make-up/jewlery, remove it when you come in.
2006-08-22 13:39:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just say that you have a personal appointment and expect to return at such-and-such a time. If you work in a casual environment, have the forethought to change into your suit after leaving your regular office and put your casual clothes back on after the interview and before you return to the office.
You don't owe anyone an explanation, but you do owe them the favor of being discreet.
2006-08-22 12:49:08 · answer #4 · answered by jackmack65 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try to schedule interviews either on a lunch break or before or after work. Many prospective employers will take your schedule into account and schedule an interview around that.
Good luck!
2006-08-26 09:48:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 10:22:41 · answer #6 · answered by hewlin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have no real time left, its hard but you could try lunch breaks and maybe slide in an emergency "doctor's appointment.
2006-08-22 12:42:57 · answer #7 · answered by trishopesisters 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your employer discovers that you are looking for another job while on company time, your employer has the right to fire you immediately. It's considered a form of theft.
2006-08-22 12:43:17 · answer #8 · answered by stevewbcanada 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Tell your current job -- you need a personal day!
2006-08-22 12:39:17 · answer #9 · answered by Farmgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try squeezing your appt. at lunch time. If you don't think you have enough time then call in sick.
2006-08-22 12:52:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋