I know that running late to an interview is BAD but in my case, I thought that I was going to be late so I called in 5 mins before and told the interview that I was running a few mins late because of traffic on the bridge. She said that it was fine and not to worry about it. Turns out that I got there on time with a min to spare.
Was it a bad move for me to call in thinking that I was going to be when actually, I made it on time?
2007-07-25 11:01:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Thank you everyone who responded. I appreciate all your comments =) I no longer feel as bad. Bay area traffic on the I-80 to I-880 then to the San Mateo bridge took me 2.5 hours today. =/
2007-07-25 11:23:19 · update #1
that was great it shows responsiblity and you made an effort to make it on time using communication is a great key to success in an interview
2007-07-25 11:33:07 · answer #1 · answered by Mary Rios 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The employer is looking for people they can depend on so the best thing would be to show up on time. If you really are going to be late then second best is to call with a good reason. In my last job i showed up early for work every day and my motto was that it was much better to show up ten minutes early than five minutes late and if you are going to get fired for any reason... showing up late is a pretty sorry reason to get fired. When you call in saying traffic problems that is always avoidable by simply leaving ten minutes earlier and the only valid excuse for that is if the boss sees the problem on the six oclock news. I would worry about hiring someone who calls to say they will be late and then shows up on time because that seems pretty scatter brained
2007-07-25 11:10:58 · answer #2 · answered by Tim C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-09 09:16:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the majority of responses... you showed responsibility by thinking about them and their time. What's the alternative... to not call and take a chance being late?
2007-07-25 11:16:30 · answer #4 · answered by TC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better safe than sorry. You did the right thing. Hopefully the receptionist told her boss so you can get some extra credit.
2007-07-25 11:10:46 · answer #5 · answered by Irish 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, It was good you called just to be safe. Plus... one min on your clock could be 3 min late on her clock.
2007-07-25 11:04:52 · answer #6 · answered by Donnao 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. That just shows the interviewer that you are considerate and respectful of their time.
Trilli
2007-07-25 14:56:37 · answer #7 · answered by Trillium 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't hire you. It shows that you don't care enough to prepare for important events. Very bad first impression.
2007-07-25 11:12:08 · answer #8 · answered by Los 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all, you can't control traffic and if they can't understand that, then probably you shouldn't work there
2007-07-25 11:04:46 · answer #9 · answered by jay8ee13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually you sounded great hun
:D
just dont worry about it!! hope you'll get chosen :)
2007-07-25 11:06:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋