I have had a family union scheduled since we had the one last year. I'm not sure if it would affect my chances of getting the job if I tell the interviewer. I mean I'm sure I will receive a one week vacation as a benefit, but is a little over a month too soon to take a vacation even if you offer to take your work with you???
2007-03-13 02:21:39 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
So how would i address the issue of the needed time off at the interview??
2007-03-13 04:20:55 · update #1
NOT during the interview. It plants a seed in their mind that says "I haven't even hired her and she is already asking for time off". Also, if it comes down to you and another candidate it will hurt your chances of being the one.
Instead wait until they call you and offer you the job. Tell them you'd be honored to accept the position, but that you have a reunion coming up on XXX dates, will that be a problem?
Chances are they want you bad enough that it won't be a problem.
My boss taught me this when I first learned how to interview candidates for our company. If they ask for time off during the interview they go directly into the "no" pile.
2007-03-13 02:27:37 · answer #1 · answered by d f 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I went for the first interview with a company in January. I did not mention it to them then, but I had 3 weeks booked off (since last August) in March for my brothers wedding. I decided to not tell them at the first interview. When they called me back for the second interview at the end of February, I decided it was then time to tell them because they were a little more serious about me then. They agreed to let me start after I return from my leave and there was no issue.
Don't let this put you off. As some have said, if they feel you are the right person for the job, they will work around it. Just mention to them that you are willing to work in some extra time in order to get the job done before you go...
2007-03-13 03:47:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indicating toward the end of the interview, or when you enter an offer negotiation phase, that you have a pre-planned vacation for the week of x is perfectly fine. It's always gracious to offer to take the time without pay, since you will likely not have the time accrued when you need it.
Another option would be to ask the company if you can take any available hours and go negative on vacation time to cover the hours you have not yet accrued by the time you leave.
Have fun!
2007-03-13 04:40:59 · answer #3 · answered by Mel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should tell them that you do have a vacation planned as a heads up. I would not tell them during the interview though. If you get offered the job I would then tell them of your plans. So you would do it before you start working for them but it will not influence there decision
2007-03-13 02:35:42 · answer #4 · answered by D R 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes! Do them the courtesy of being honest from the beginning. They will appreciate it - now you do run the risk of not getting the job - but that a choice you must make: in the long term which is more important - a job, or the family reunion.
(There will be other jobs, there won't be other families)
Be honest - try and work it out - if they want you they'll accomodate you, if not, eh - move on.
What kind of "tech" are you, BTW?
2007-03-13 02:23:45 · answer #5 · answered by Skeezix 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would definitely tell the employer that you will be needing time off. If their really interested in you, they will work with you on this. Plus, they'll also appreciate the fact that you mentioned it now and not after you were hired. Good luck with your interview and have fun at the reunion!
2007-03-13 02:26:02 · answer #6 · answered by Strawberryblonde 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it is prejudicial to your interests if you take into confidence your employer beforehand prior to accepting job offer. Your interviewer must be sensitive enough to appreciate your genuine requirement in the overall interest of the performance on the job he is offering to you. So go ahead.
2007-03-13 02:48:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you should tell them. If they offer you the job you can't turn up the first day and expect them to give you time off you haven't mentioned before! People make plans, new employers understand that.
2007-03-13 02:25:06 · answer #8 · answered by fdm215 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, tell them of your vacation plans during the interview...I have done that before, I still got the job and they appreciated the fact that I was so up front, and didn't leave it for the last minute.
2007-03-13 02:25:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Let them know and you wont get the job.........tell them after you get the job and youll get fired.......most places you have to work X number of months before you get vacation.....or you have to accrue it. I dont think it'll look good on a resume that you were fired after a month.
2007-03-13 02:27:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋