I am applying for a new job that I desperately want. I just got a call that I will be contacted for an interview in a couple of weeks. But here's the problem. One of my family members has a chance to go to Ireland for a week and she's invited me. Going to Ireland is like a once in a lifetime thing for me but I also need this new job really bad. How do I incorporate both? Do I tell them in the interview that I might be going on vacation or after I get hired? (which i'm pretty sure since I have a friend working there) Some people are telling me to say I won the trip to Ireland but If i get the job I don't want to lie to them. I'm afraid if I tell them right away that I may be going to Ireland they won't hire me. What to do??
2006-09-20 09:50:39 · 22 answers · asked by Mae 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Wait to tell them until after they have offered you the job. When they make the offer, say that you'd love to accept, however, you have an already planned vacation--a tremendous opportunity--that would prevent you from starting until after you return (or that you'll have to take a week off after you've been there a month, whatever the situation).
I've done this twice (well, not to go to Ireland) and neither time has the job offer been rescinded.
If they give you an ultimatum--no job if it includes the vacation--do you REALLY want to work for a company like that?
Good luck and have a great trip!
2006-09-20 10:03:59 · answer #1 · answered by dashelamet 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell them before you are hired that you have vacation planned. No need to elaborate on anything but the dates. Ask them if they would like you to start after your return as to not interrupt the training schedule.
I know many people that have started jobs and taken time off within the first few weeks. Most companies will not have a problem with it as long as it is known upfront.
2006-09-20 20:13:03 · answer #2 · answered by sammie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can tell them after you got the job that you need time to go to Ireland. It was already in your plan. Don't tell them about Ireland before getting the job. Tell them after you're hired. Good luck!
2006-09-20 16:53:08 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the job first. Once they say they will hire you, they also will ask you when can you start. Then you can tell them you need a week or so to tidy up the lose ends and will be available on such and such date. Ask them if that would be acceptable. If yes, you don't need to tell anyone anything. Usually, the prospective employer will make accommodations for you if they really want you. If no then you have to make a personal choice.
2006-09-20 16:57:46 · answer #4 · answered by robert S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honesty is best policy. Let them know in the interview you would love to have the job although you have a scheduled vacation. If it is meant to be it will be. If someone wants to really hire you a week delay will not make a difference.
2006-09-20 16:54:53 · answer #5 · answered by KC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait until you have the job to worry about this. After you're hired, tell your manager on your first day of work that you have this opportunity and ask what would be the best way to take the time off without hurting the organization.
Good luck!
2006-09-20 16:56:20 · answer #6 · answered by bigbadboss.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
If you know that you are going on this trip and it's important to you,the best thing for you to do is to go on the interview and do the best that you can to get the job. When you have heard that you have the job let them know right away that you are very interested in the job and you would like to keep it. But you have one thing that you have to let them know, if it's possible that you can start after you return from your trip that was planned months ago and purchased tickets to. It would be greatly appreciated.
2006-09-20 17:06:01 · answer #7 · answered by prettypuppy27 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take the job and explain your situation to your employer but be positive in letting them know that this position your applying for is your main interest and goal and applying your skills at work will be very rewarding; your goals are to be honest with integrity and desire to be a real team player.
1. Ireland will still be there when you can go
2. Employers respet honest people that would gladly work for them then take a great trip.
Remember; Employers are people to! Good Luck!
2006-09-20 17:11:02 · answer #8 · answered by Viv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i think that the best thing to do is go for the job. In reality there will be other chances to go to Ireland. Sometimes we are a bit impusive and think that it would be our only chance. In reality this is just closure for ourselves to trick us into thinking that it is what we need. I would love to go to ireland too, but there will be other opportunities in the future. Go for the job, it is the most valuble and important priority, ya know? well good luck :)
2006-09-20 16:56:07 · answer #9 · answered by Hero-Of-Ages 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO TO IRELAND!!! Call the interveiwer and tell them something came up, you don't have to get detailed, and ask to reschedule. If they cancel, big deal. It is a once in a life time. There are other jobs.
Ireland is certain, but you might not get that job. Wouldn't you hate yourself if you passed that up and didn't get the job anyway?
DON'T RISK IT!!!
2006-09-20 17:09:44 · answer #10 · answered by Zero the Artist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋