I overslept for a very important second interview--even though I went to bed early. I am upset because I was supposed to interview with three people and did a lot of research to prepare for the interviews. I have a lot of other things on my plate right now and normally wouldnt be interviewing but this company is at the top of my list. For any other company I would have just said, "oh well, that's that. oops." and planned to do better in the future. But, today, I called at the time the interview was supposed to begin and said something came up and asked them if I could reschedule. I didnt hear from them so I went in anyway and talked to the manager, who said he'd call me to reschedule. On someone else's advice, I also sent an email to reiterate my apologies and interest in the company. Was I too pushy? I am afraid I won't get called back to reschedule the interview. What should I do if this ever happens again?
2007-12-10 06:49:27 · 8 answers · asked by lovesdogs2381 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
what you should do is not to oversleep. As for this company, it sounds like you did all that you can do. ts kind of out of your hands, but it will be a big hurdle to overcome. Being late b/c of traffic is one thing, oversleeping can only be interpreted negatively.
2007-12-10 06:53:36 · answer #1 · answered by redwine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I am the hiring manager, your lack of attention to detail concerning measures taken to ensure you are there on time has already answered all of my questions.
They may go through the motions of a second interview but in my book, you are not getting the job. Unless you are going into politics, nobody is interested in how well you tap dance after not meeting a simple commitment.
2007-12-10 14:57:24 · answer #2 · answered by lunatic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a hiring manager, I'm going to have to agree with several of the comments above mine: You've lost the interest of 98.9% of hiring managers so its best just to learn and move on, but if you can salvadge the disaster, you've done all the right things.
(I have never rescheduled or allowed a late or no/noshow interviewee to reschedule...)
2007-12-10 15:35:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless a miracle happens, you're just gonna have to write it off. No matter the intent, you've just showed yourself a person upon whom they cannot rely. Protests of something else just shows that this job isn't as important to you as whatever else it was. Being honest and telling them you overslept would have served you much better.
2007-12-10 14:57:48 · answer #4 · answered by Lex 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no i think it shows you are very interested in the company but it does look irresponsible that you called so late...just wait and see what happens..good luck
2007-12-10 14:54:36 · answer #5 · answered by sandra m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suspect that if you say you were sorry enough they will forgive you if there is a shortage of good candidates.
2007-12-10 14:57:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
get a better alarm clock.... and start looking for a new job
2007-12-10 14:58:26 · answer #7 · answered by J H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
turn you alarm clock/radio up louder, earlier wake-up time
2007-12-11 14:07:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋