I like my job, but a friend of my fathers let me know there is an opening in his company and I have the exact expereince they are looking for. I researched the company and this could be a really good opportunity for me at a higher pay then I am making now. I am supposed to call him today, I am assuming he will want to set up an interview with the person I would be working under, but how can I do this when my current job is a 9-5? Do I tell them I have a Dr. appt or somethng like that? I dont want to lie and burn bridges here because I like it and want a good recommendation from them, but dont want to tell them I'm interviewing either. If I do agree to go on the interview and call in sick to work, doesnt that look bad to the company who is interviewing me that I would lie about sick time? How else can I go about this? THank you
2007-10-22 05:00:20 · 19 answers · asked by Snarf 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
A few things..
its' normal and expected to you to look for further oppertunities.
Try talking to your prospected job and set up an interview on a saturday be 100% honest with the new job .. tell them you don't want your current employer to know. Or set up a long lunch interview.. their you can tell your current job that you have a long lunch and am taking some personal time!
if they ask why you could stay vague and say it's personal as i said!
or you could just say everything is okay thanks for showing you care!
they will get the hint by then!
I did this with my last job! couldn't get the meeting on saturday so i just took a personal day..
the good thing with you trying for a saturday appointment will show your new job that your trying not to use up your personal time... and not take time off from your current job!
if at all fails say you can make arrangements for a long lunch/... this shows that your still wanting to spend time at work by not taking the hole day off!~
and your current job will be okay with a long lunch over takeing a full day off!
2007-10-22 05:13:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Never call in sick unless you are sick. It will get you into trouble - not only with your present employer but what kind of message are you sending to your prospective NEW employer.
That's what vacation, personal time, time without pay etc. is for. Use that instead. And fortunately, with this kind of time, you don't need an excuse - just advance notice of a personal errand or chore or appointment etc.
With sick time, especially if you have multiple interviews - you will have to produce a dr's note at some point.
Being docked an hour's time is worth it - considering you'll get a better job out of it.
Try asking if you can meet outside of working hours - either before or after work. Or perhaps on your lunch break.
2007-10-22 05:10:19 · answer #2 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've been in this situation before and I'd ask for half a day off from my sick/vacation time saying that I had some personal matters to take care of. Of course I didn't mention I was interviewing, it was my free time so I could do whatever I wanted with it. I tried to get at least 2 interviews accomodated so the half day off would be worthwhile, but in your case since it's only 1 interview you may want to call in sick or say that you had something unexpected come up and will come in later, and maybe stay a 1/2 hr. after the time you usually come out from the office to make up for some of the time you used out of your workplace. The people who will be interviewing you don't need to know what you did to attend the appointment with them, none of their business! They already know you're working so they know you had to make arrangements to be there but it'd be impolite to ask you how you managed to get out of the office. Good luck in getting the new job you want!
2007-10-22 05:16:19 · answer #3 · answered by Lprod 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Say that you have a dr. appt. I've done it before. That way you're going to work for most of the day except for the time you're away for your interview. Your current employer will be none the wiser either way (if you get the new job or not). It's very doubtful that the interviewer will ask you how you got out of work - that's not what s/he is focused on. If s/he does happen to ask, tell them you've taken some time off (which is true).
2007-10-22 05:07:05 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ тнє σяιgιиαℓ gιяℓfяι∂αу ♥ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you have a vacation day, take it on the day you have the interview on.
If you have PTO (paid time off) use it the day of your interview.
However, if all else fails, just call in sick.
The other job does not know what you did to take the day off, and they probably won’t even think about it unless you bring it up. If they ask, just say you took a half day off. No one knows anything except what you tell them. They are not allowed, nor will they ask those types of questions when they call your previous/current employer. You’re making a much bigger deal of it then it needs.
Just go to the interview prepared, and knock their socks off.
2007-10-22 05:07:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Phone interviews could be managed by going out and sitting in your car, in parking lot--if possible or just going out in a private and quite place near your work.
For in person interview, always try to schedule the interview between 3 and 5 PM; so that you can leave early and make it. Make some excuse , some personal work or doctor's appointment, etc. Different every time.
This becomes a little issue when you have to go many times early or call in sick, etc. for in person interview.
Just call in sick or take a personal day and take your interview and get the job. Thats it.
Bother about yourself.
2007-10-22 05:07:17 · answer #6 · answered by JIM 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My suggestion is to focus on your long-term career goals. If your ultimate goal is to work with the company you are in right now, I would suggest staying there. If you leave, you are risking that a position may not be available when you decide to come back later (or if this other position doesn't work out). Also, your tenure will dictate your benefits, particularly for paid time off. These are just some things to consider when you're making a decision. Best wishes!
2016-04-09 21:40:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have personal days off at work...use one of those, or a vacation day...also many companies will interview you earlier in the morning before you go to your regular job or after work.
Managers are usually salaried and don't work just 8 hours per day.
2007-10-22 05:05:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you dont need a whole day to interview. If possible maybe you can take the rest of the day off, (work like 9-1). just tell your boss that you need to take 1/2 day so you wont have to miss a full days work...its better that you take the after noon so your not rushing in the morning to get to work and you have the rest of the day to yourself!!!!
good luck!!!!
2007-10-22 05:13:33 · answer #9 · answered by DRE DAY 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some places of employment let employees use sick time as "flex" time. If you don't have that option, you'll need to use a sick day, unless you have a couple of personal days as part of your package.
When you call in, say "I need to take a sick day." You don't have to say you're sick, so you won't feel like you're lying. Use the same approach as if you were taking a day off just because you needed to rest. Would you lie and say you're sick, or just call up and inform them that you won't be in? Use the same approach with this.
Don't lie directly, is my advice, because then you have to start keeping up with what untruths you've told to whom.
2007-10-22 05:06:20 · answer #10 · answered by Barry B 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋