But at the same time still working. How would you go about it? Would you
a) tell your current boss that you're going for an interview, therefore you will be out of the office for a few hours
b) take a day off that day and keep the interview secret
c) call in sick
d) other ideas..?
2006-09-10 00:43:28 · 26 answers · asked by little_friend 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Dentist appointment is a great idea actually!
2006-09-10 00:51:10 · update #1
Or maybe not...
2006-09-10 00:52:45 · update #2
Book a day off. Go to the interview. If you get offered the job, tell them you can start in a month.
Go back to work the next day and hand in a month's notice, telling them you have found a new job.
If you don't get the job, then nobody needs to know. It's your business. Not the company's.
2006-09-10 00:46:15 · answer #1 · answered by JeffE 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the person that wants to interview you knows you are currently working, they would understand your situation and possibly interview you after your working hours. Otherwise, take that day off or even just the afternoon like you have a doctor's appointment, whatever. But, do not tell anyone at your current work place about the interview! And - if the interview goes well and they offer you a job - still give your current employer AT LEAST a week's notice even if the new employer says please start right away - never burn bridges!
2006-09-10 07:55:49 · answer #2 · answered by michael c 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would schedule for the day off. But not tell my current boss. Honesty is not always the best policy and you might have troubles if they find out you are interviewing. Plus if you take a few hours off you might be rushed during your interview, and might have to explain why you are dressed up on a certin day.
Good luck.
b
2006-09-10 07:49:29 · answer #3 · answered by Bacchus 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would always take the morning or afternoon off and keep it secret. Unless of course the interview is local and you can do it in your lunch hour. I would never tell my boss I was going for an interview, what incentive do they have to keep you on as an employee in that case if they know you ultimately intend to leave?
2006-09-10 07:49:04 · answer #4 · answered by lizarddd 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends; if your current boss knows that you're actively seeking new employment, then be honest with him. If, however, you want to keep it quiet, do the honest thing and take a day of your annual leave, rather than telling lies about sickness, dentist appointment, etc.
2006-09-10 07:48:52 · answer #5 · answered by uknative 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having been in this situation twice, I normally book the day as annual leave. If you tell your boss you have an interview then dont get the job, they can make your life hell!!! Also calling in sick for one day always looks a bit dodgy. I have a three day rule!!! Take three days off-then it appears you are actually ill!!
2006-09-10 07:48:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I will be tell my current boss that I'm going for an interview. therefore I will be out of the office for a few hours and then I will be tell my current boss"If I will be pass to these interview, please help me future time.
2006-09-11 04:08:21 · answer #7 · answered by zimg k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on if I enjoy the current job which
I am employed,how long I have been at same
job,and which job is more rewarding and has
better income.I have been retired since I have
been 20 so I have a hard time to answer this
the way anyone else would.
Cosmopolitan2me
malachi16@sympatico.ca
2006-09-10 07:55:22 · answer #8 · answered by cosmopolitan2me 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
b) then if you don't get the job nothing at your present company has changed. If you are honest and the job falls through your boss might think you are not committed to the job, which will limit promotion prospects
2006-09-10 08:00:06 · answer #9 · answered by gilly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go for "b" first. "C" if you have to, but do not do "a".
Another idea is see if you can schedule it a little before or after lunchtime. That way you can take either an early or late lunch.
2006-09-10 07:47:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋