tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post8059064505459612232..comments2023-09-29T06:09:21.089-04:00Comments on Ask a Manager: when traveling to an interview, how fast should you be expected to get there?Ask a Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05281942480230532899noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-42945753974523091202010-10-15T13:19:38.339-04:002010-10-15T13:19:38.339-04:00As far as how far in advance you have to request t...As far as how far in advance you have to request time off, it will depend a lot on your company. What are their policies, how bad do they need you on any given day, etc. If it's vacation or a personal day, yes, some places do want a week or two worth of notice. Sure, you can lie and say you're sick, but again, highly unprofessional, and who wants to hire someone who'd do that?<br /><br />Not that I blame a company for not hiring someone who can't meet their timeline. I just think that decision should be based on needing to fill a position soon, not on thinking people aren't sufficiently committed if they're not instantly available.KellyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00107695659185335269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-89850774023630042212010-10-15T13:09:07.249-04:002010-10-15T13:09:07.249-04:00I agree with Anon @ Oct.14, 3:45--it makes no sens...I agree with Anon @ Oct.14, 3:45--it makes no sense to risk your current position just for an interview if you can't get the time off at the notice the interviewing company needs.<br /><br />Also, a willingness to put your current employer in the lurch ought to be a red flag. Why would a company want to pre-select for people who will screw them over when they're looking for their next job?KellyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00107695659185335269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-61144619791778789842010-10-15T04:18:03.094-04:002010-10-15T04:18:03.094-04:00This *just* happened to me (sort of). I was an int...This *just* happened to me (sort of). I was an internal candidate for such a middle-management position. I went out of town for a vacation, and my employer wanted me to interview while i was out of town. The other candidates were all out of state and given 4-5 days notice. I was given less than 24 hours and got the cal while out of state. I was told that the other candidates were perceived to be "dedicated" but in this economy, I think they could just as easily be desperate. <br /><br />Though, I was out of state for an interview myself...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-23495718764944271292010-10-14T21:20:26.329-04:002010-10-14T21:20:26.329-04:00I don't understand how others can say that you...I don't understand how others can say that you are not 100% interested in the job in this situation. First of all, the OP didn't know if and when she'd get a call for an interview. It's not like she can tell her employer, "I will need x amount of time off, but I don't know when or even if I'll actually need it." Second of all, it shouldn't be a risk. Life gets in the way, and sometimes, it doesn't play out the way a particular person wants it to -whether it be the interviewer or interviewee.<br /><br />The interviewer can obviously tell she's from out of town, and if she is in the top 2 choices, then I would think they'd work with her if they were that interested in her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-82019907337528921192010-10-14T19:31:55.252-04:002010-10-14T19:31:55.252-04:00Listen, unless you're a rock star or in a prof...Listen, unless you're a rock star or in a profession with few qualified candidates it's hard to expect an employer to adjust to your schedule. With so many qualified candidates out there I don't blame them for passing on you because you couldn't come in sooner. I would. Besides do you always request a day off almost 2 wks in advance?Joeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-59546712619443583482010-10-14T18:06:30.473-04:002010-10-14T18:06:30.473-04:00I'm the OP. Thanks for answering my question, ...I'm the OP. Thanks for answering my question, Alison. Thanks to the other folks who responded, too.<br /><br />I don't really think the company acted unprofessionally. They weren't rude. And I certainly can understand a preference for local candidates. <br /><br />But no, I do not want a new job so badly that I'm willing to drop everything at a moment's notice and potentially leave my current employer in the lurch. If that's what's required to go after a job 100 percent, well, I guess someone else is going to get that job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-36085694651749319662010-10-14T16:24:34.187-04:002010-10-14T16:24:34.187-04:00What do you consider a "long distance" j...What do you consider a "long distance" job search? I am currently seeking jobs in two large cities both about a 2 hour drive away. I live in a smaller city with limited opportunities in my field. I consistently put in cover letters that I am considering a move to the area anyway implying that I would like to have a job lined up before I move. I'm unwilling to quit and move because I provide the primary income for my family of 5.Ericnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-66968438540395598252010-10-14T15:45:20.177-04:002010-10-14T15:45:20.177-04:00you're not really into the job if you're n...you're not really into the job if you're not willing to risk losing your current one for the mere possibility of a new one, eh?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-14802764805050266452010-10-14T13:55:12.306-04:002010-10-14T13:55:12.306-04:00I did long distance job searches before, and it wa...I did long distance job searches before, and it was always difficult. It's a trick to take time off without impacting your existing job.<br /><br />Generally speaking in my experiences, the companies were good about it. One company needed to provide a "go/no go" decision and I wasn't able to fly out quickly enough for the final interview. I thanked them for their consideration and moved on without any problems. At least they were up front about it and handled it professionally.<br /><br />The company did the OP a favor by eliminating themselves as a potential employer. If they can't handle themselves in a professional manner then that's a huge red flag.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-27661882474531517032010-10-14T13:34:54.280-04:002010-10-14T13:34:54.280-04:00Unfortunately, you're in competition with the ...Unfortunately, you're in competition with the unemployed local candidates that can be there on a moments notice. Also as an employer, that tells me you're not really into the job if you don't want to go after it 100%.Wilton Businessmannoreply@blogger.com