how do i interview when i work mon-fri?

Question

i want a new job but it's not practical to take days off work or call out to go on interviews. last time i interviewed 90% of the jobs were bogus such as marketing headlines so i wasted tons of time.

during lunch is a horrible answer by the way.

Answer 1

I agree with doing research on the company before scheduling an interview. Set aside a day in which you could schedule at least 2-3 interviews in a days time. Use a personal day which does not require an explaination if you are caught in full interview attire by someone you work with.

Answer 2

When I have interviewed in the past, the interviews have usually lasted 1/2 to 1 full day. There is no other option but to interview M-F if that is when the firm works. I have had companies understand my quandry and interview me at the end or beginning of the day (usually only for interviews lasting 1-2 hours though) - starting at 7am or at 3pm. That way I can still make it back to work after "an appointment" or something. But if the company you want to interview with schedules you for a 10am or wants you for 4-8 hours, you don't have a choice!

Answer 3

Make your applications and then deal with the interviews as they come. Most of the time anymore the first two or three interviews are phone interviews. If you have a cell phone you can just switch your lunch hour around to accommodate. When it comes to face to face interviews, just explain to the person you are applying to that you work and what your hours are and try to set up for when you aren't working. Good luck.

Answer 4

Best thing to do is first to have a phone interview with your target company. Speak to the manager or supervisor over the phone to gauge whether or not you like the company. If all bodes well, schedule and interview and either request a day off or call in sick.

That's about all you can do.

Hope it helps.

Answer 5

If possible, schedule your interviews first thing of the day, or last thing of the day, making it easier to perhaps come in to work late or leave early. If necessary, tell your employer you have an appointment, (they don't need to know that your appt is with another employer). Often at our company when we knew someone was already employed, the manager would either come in early, stay late or something to accomodate GOOD potential employees. Good luck.

Answer 6

try scheduling the interview around your work if you can't take a day off. OR BETTER YET FIND A JOB THAT INTERVIEWS ON THE WEEKENDS OR ask them for a weekend interview cause of your circumstances, trust me theres nothing wrong about asking for a weekend interview.

Answer 7

You really should check your company's policy to see if they will allow you time off for job-related interviews. Employees where I work can do so.

You can also try interviews by phone, videoconferencing, and other alternative, non-traditional methods.

Answer 8

go on your lunch...or tell the interviewer that it is not possible to take time off work...would it be possible to schedule the interview afterhours or to schedule a phone interview?

Answer 9

If you aren't willing to take the time off to go to an interview, then you must not want to change jobs very badly!

Answer 10

Interview during your lunch hour.. Or if possible take some leave and interview