Setting up an interview can be tricky. No matter how excited you are about the opportunity, it is another thing to squeeze into your already busy life.
When you are offered a time slot, make sure you can build in enough time to travel to the location and a good buffer on the other end as well.
Strategically, early and late in the day are probably best. Those times are usually easier to work into a schedule. Coming in a bit late and leaving a bit early are generally accepted for doctor’s appointments which is good because it won’t draw a ton of attention.
Things get awkward when either party is late for an interview. If you find yourself running late, call or send a short email with an apology and an estimated time of arrival. Try not to panic. You will get there when you get there and swearing at other drivers won’t make a bit of difference.
Hopefully, you took the time to prepare the night before and you know the directions and the suite number. Trying to read your phone and navigate when you are late is really hard to do.
What if you are on time, but the interviewer is late? What you do in this case is really up to you. I usually give 15 minutes grace period. That’s what I would want if I was the one who was late.
You might want to send a note to the person who set up the meeting after you have been waiting for 10 minutes. Maybe they can track the person down and find out what’s going on.
If enough time has elapsed that you are feeling a little irritated, then go. You don’t want to go into a conversation about a job in a pissed-off frame of mind. And honestly, if they don’t make time to meet you, do you really want them?
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