I get to choose the date of an interview: is it better to schedule it at the beginning, the middle or the end of the period they offer? I can choose between 3 consecutive days and I can make it to all of them.
2007-02-26 02:56:48 · 6 answers · asked by Marble Magic 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Right at the beginning. You are qualified, up on things and know what you want. At the beginning of the hiring window the interviewers are fresh and into it. Later it becomes tiresome and they have heard it all....... it becomes "just pick someone". The perception is that if you are good you just jump in and are probably applying at numerous places. And again at the beginning they take more time to really talk to you and get to know you. This is where in an interview one can shine. You might be slightly less qualified than later applicants but it's at the people level that gets the job. They ask themselves "can I work with this person"?
2007-02-26 04:14:57 · answer #1 · answered by jackson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say the beginning of the period offered so that way you have time to decide on the right person. If you do decide to hire someone it will also give them time to get hired on a regular pay schedule so they get a decent check.
2007-02-26 03:02:30 · answer #2 · answered by darkangel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the middle of the morning is the best time because the interviewer has had a chance to take care of the morning routine and isn't side-tracked because of hunger. Also I would go on the first morning to show you are eager.
2007-03-02 23:26:59 · answer #3 · answered by nanatoseven 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd take as early as possible a time, on the middle day.
The first day, the interviewer can still be trying to get organized on exactly what they're looking for. And if they do multiple interviews the same day, they're fresher for the first one of the day.
2007-02-26 03:02:10 · answer #4 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
better in the a.m on anyday other than monday when most people are still a little tired after the weekend. the end of the day people are tired after a long day so best to avoid that time too. after lunch is a good option on any day. good luck.
2007-02-26 03:01:27 · answer #5 · answered by jezbnme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I would schedule at the end. That way you stay fresh in their memory.
2007-02-26 02:59:54 · answer #6 · answered by mzindica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋