Doctor's appointment on Wednesday, Job interview on Monday how do I handle both (if I get the Job)?

Answer 1

tell them in the interview you got an appointment on wednesday, wont go down to well though lol

Answer 2

My husband does a lot of hiring at his present job, and he's always done a lot of hiring at all his jobs. He never ever has a problem as long as the person explains to him at the interview that they have an appointment they need to keep.

Since doctor's appointments are legitimate appointments that have to take place during regular office hours, I suggest you just mention to the interviewer that you have one and that you need to keep it. Usually, if there's an offer forthcoming, an employer will ask you if you need to give notice somewhere, or when you can start. Simply tell them, "I am available immediately, but please know that I have an appointment with a doctor that I really need to keep, and it is on Wednesday, so I would need time off to do that." I think any reasonable person will understand.

If it were something else, like an appointment to get a pedicure or get your hair cut, I would say simply change it, but doctor's appointments are sometimes scheduled months in advance, and they really are a legitimate reason to miss work. I am sure the prospective employer will understand.

Good luck on your interview!

Answer 3

If you get the job after the Monday interview, you will be likely to be asked 'when you want to start', and am pretty sure they wont let you start the next day. If in case you are to start to work the next day, just tell them you have appointment on Wednesday and that you can start Tuesday but you have to take leave Wednesday. You dont have to tell them its doctors appointment, they dont need to know whats the appointment for. But in normal circumstances work places will let you start the next week or the beginning of the month, etc.

Answer 4

Have you considered this as an opportunity to demonstrate your management skills. You don't want to come out of the interview looking like a victim. A doctor is the most intimate relationship outside or your private life. Why wouldn't his staff be capable of understanding? Also, if you get the job would you not have the rest of the day to be "squeezed in" as a walk in patient?

Regardless, make a call and make copious notes that can be offered to your interviewer as a segue. A Boolean question (If I am not able to finish this today; then, would I need to reschedule this long standing appointment?) would prompt an indication of the company's flexibility.

Whatever the response, you will have a better idea of their willingness to recognize employees as people. Good Luck.

Answer 5

DON'T TELL THEM ABOUT THE DOCTOR'S APPT DURING THE INTERVIEW!!!

I say this because although it shouldn't be a reason for them not to hire you, it could be and you'd never know. Secure the position and start work.

Once you've been hired, then let them know that you'll need a half day to go for a doctor's appointment. As a plan B, if possible, try to reschedule the doctor's appointment for after work hours or during a day you would be off. That way the appointment is a non-issue.

Peachy Pooh!

Answer 6

You should secure the job first. Once it's secured, new employees are usually asked when they can begin. That's your cue to take advantage of this communication; try to begin work after the appointment or the following Monday.

I was offered my current professional job on Thursday and didn't begin until 10 days later on a Monday.

And for future reference, while a doctor's appointment is your business and private, to be fair to your manager and HR, you should tell one or the other of doctor's appointments.

One, they are legitimate appointments so you won't be hassled (at least not by a competent firm), and two, by being open (to a degree) and honest with your employer, you avoid unexpected issues arising in your absence. Read the company handbook about this issue so you and the company are in the know.

Good Luck!

Answer 7

I very much doubt you would start before Wednesday. Depending on if this is like a starting out job (ie like school age) or it's a big corporate job, you probably will not even know if you have the job. Do not tell them this at the interview. When you go to a job interview you are competing with others, and weather you are the most qualified there, they may hold it against you that you are already asking for days or time off, and it may cost you your job,.

Answer 8

Relax! I've been in HR for nearly 20 years. Most employers do not start you the next day (unless it is with a temp agency).

There are things like reference checks, background checks, physicals, and the like. We also need to ensure that your new manager is ready for you, that you have a place to sit, put your things, perhaps computer or building access.

I realize it can seem like a brutally long time to wait, but as employers we know that a bad hire is worse than no hire. And we want to give you the opportunity to be successful.

If asked when you can start, make it the day after the appointment. Or state immediately but I will need some time off for an appointment on Wednesday.

Good luck. Relax. Remember, inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale. (You wouldn't believe how many interviewees become lightheaded because they don't realize they are holding their breath).

Answer 9

My first interview was for a weekend job as a shelf stacker at a local supermarket. I don't remember much but I got the job. I was 16 and worked there for 6 years through college and university.

Answer 10

Be honest with the person you're interviewing with on Monday. Tell him that your schedule is open except you have a doctor's appointment on Wednesday.