I work at a place that is an hour away from home. I have applied for a job that is about 20 min away from home, simply for the travel reason.
Here's my question: How do I schedule going to an interview? I work m-f 8:30-5:30. I can't imagine the business will want to see me at night, or on a Saturday. Is it necessary for me to take a personal day? Is this deceiving to my personal employer? I can't do it on my lunch break because my current job is at least 40min from the one I am applying for. I would ask the new place to be flexible, but I want to appear flexible, so they want to hire me.
2006-09-11 04:52:21 · 6 answers · asked by misscongeniality711 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Assume nothing.
Ask the potential employer if they will find a time that fits your current work schedule. Say you are interested but do not want to risk loosing your current job.
If they will not, then take a personal day. You are not being deceptive if you are not placed in a position to explain your absence.
Your interviewer will respect your integrety. Do nothing that would indicate a lack of character or honesty to your prospective employer. The interviewer will also be impressed that you invested your time in an attempt to better yourself.
Any negative action towards others will be considered. They will wonder if you would treat them the same way someday.
2006-09-11 05:05:37 · answer #1 · answered by ramnas06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to take the personal time. Unless your current employer has a policy against it, you could take only the morning or the afternoon off. That would allow you a 4 hour window to handle the interview, and would allow you to work 4 hours. Question though: I know that commuting an hour stinks (I did that before when I lived in FL), but is the new job a better one? More pay? Benefits? Evaluate all before you make a final decision - but you should still go for the interview - you never know what they'll offer you! Good luck!
2006-09-11 12:00:37 · answer #2 · answered by sassybree1979 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, you will probably have to take a personal day. Don't forget that this is a personal issue for you. Let the new job know your current situation and they may be able to work around it. If not, take the personal day. You will be investing all or part of a day's pay in the hope's that you will get a job that will require less travel. If you get the job, consider it a good investment. If not, a good try. Good luck!
2006-09-11 11:56:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong with taking a personal day for this. This seems like it is very important to you. This is your decision to find new employment, not your boss'. Usually, the HR department will call and set up and interview and my advice is to take the first one they give you. Good Luck!
2006-09-11 11:59:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a personal day from your present job. It's better if you go to an interview rested and NOT tense from working where you apparently do not wish to be.
2006-09-11 11:56:00 · answer #5 · answered by credo quia est absurdum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need to take a personal day, you don't have to explain what the day is for...it's personal.
2006-09-11 12:02:48 · answer #6 · answered by paganmom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋