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Post by workingclassdog on Aug 20, 2024 20:15:18 GMT
AGGGG all my words moved around.. what the heck... refresh!! HA
I applied for two jobs.. of course, I scheduled one for next Tuesday at 11am and it is virtual. Another job; they picked my application out of 50 (plus five other people) and they want to interview me at 1pm on the same day as the other interview. It is about a 45 minute drive and I am not sure if I can swing both times. I don't know how long the first interview will take (although most are only 15 min or so) but I have been in that spot before and it's taken an hour. I just don't know if I could make it there by one and there is no virtual option. So I declined it hoping he would try for another timeframe. Nope. Nothing, just 'I understand.
When I worked for the state we had to give the interviewees at least three options. I feel like this is very fair.
So am I wrong to think there should be some alternative options or no?? It just kinda makes me irritated as I would have really liked to have at least interviewed for it but I didn't want to give up this other one as I feel it is a bit stronger lead.
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Post by librarylady on Aug 20, 2024 20:21:15 GMT
Bizarre response from the second person. If you said it was impossible because there was a conflict, it seems they would have said, "We could interview you at __time." Perhaps it was a "token" interview--meaning they know they want xx for the job but have to conduct a certain number of interviews.
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Post by mom on Aug 20, 2024 20:23:53 GMT
So I don't think the second interview people are in the wrong. You said you declined --- but didn't give a reason why. For all they knew, you decided not to go with that job and just moved on from it. Had you said something about a scheduling conflict, then they would know why you were declining. I feel like you were expecting them to read your mind.
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Post by bethany102399 on Aug 20, 2024 20:25:35 GMT
so you declined or you said hey can we pick a different time as that time doesn't' work for me? Because the way I'm reading your post you declined to be interviewed, not declined that time slot.
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Post by pinklady on Aug 20, 2024 21:40:49 GMT
As a former hiring manager, if someone said that time did not work for them and could we try another time, I would try to reschedule one additional time. I'd also give "extra points" if the interviewee, gave me a list of times that worked for them.
If they just said sorry can't make it without anything else, I'd file that resume in the trash and move on.
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Post by workingclassdog on Aug 20, 2024 23:43:00 GMT
So I don't think the second interview people are in the wrong. You said you declined --- but didn't give a reason why. For all they knew, you decided not to go with that job and just moved on from it. Had you said something about a scheduling conflict, then they would know why you were declining. I feel like you were expecting them to read your mind. [b I did tell them I had a meeting I couldn’t get out of. |
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Post by workingclassdog on Aug 20, 2024 23:45:25 GMT
I did tell them I was open about any other time but didn’t come back with anything.
Well it’s all good .. I just figured there would be more openings and they just came back and said sorry 😢 oh well
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Post by anaterra on Aug 21, 2024 2:58:55 GMT
Arent you in a small office with your daughter?? Do you want a different job before the Halloween chick redecorates??? Lol
Good luck...
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Post by chaosisapony on Aug 21, 2024 3:26:35 GMT
I would have offered them an alternative "Thank you for the opportunity to interview, I am excited to learn more about the role. Unfortunately, I am not able to make it at that time. Would 2pm on Tuesday work or 10am on Wednesday work for you?"
If you just declined without providing an alternative that you're available for I can see why they just think you're no longer interested. Seems like an unfortunate miscommunication.
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Post by Miss Ang on Aug 21, 2024 3:50:41 GMT
So I don't think the second interview people are in the wrong. You said you declined --- but didn't give a reason why. For all they knew, you decided not to go with that job and just moved on from it. Had you said something about a scheduling conflict, then they would know why you were declining. I feel like you were expecting them to read your mind. [b I did tell them I had a meeting I couldn’t get out of. This really depends on the position you're applying for. If someone said something along the lines of having a meeting you can't get out of I would have likely passed on rescheduling. If someone said they were unavailable at that time and offered availability on the same day and a few other alternatives I would have rescheduled. When I hear phrases "I just can't get out of it" leads me think this is someone who responds to things with a story when they are asked to handle something. "I just can't get out of it....and, and, and, and". And maybe that's not what you said, I'm responding based on your reply. |
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Post by gillyp on Aug 21, 2024 11:28:14 GMT
I've never given an interviewee an alternative time unless they got back to me and asked for one as they couldn't make the time given. I didn't expect more of a reason why, but I would only have accommodated a different time if I felt I really wanted to see that person.
Similar but different, the mother of one possible candidate rang to plead with me to see her daughter after interviews had closed and as the people I'd seen weren't very inspiring, I did see her, took her on and she was a valuable and valued member of staff for over 10 years. If you (general you) want a position, you do what you can to get it and a bit of lee way on behalf of the interviewer goes a long way too.
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Post by workingclassdog on Aug 21, 2024 13:20:31 GMT
Arent you in a small office with your daughter?? Do you want a different job before the Halloween chick redecorates??? Lol Good luck... I am!!! And it has worked out beautifully.. we work well together and it's been fun. There has been a huge turnover and it's been nuts around here. We are down 1/2 our department. Since DD and I are the newbies we are just on this roller coaster ride of unknown. I got scared that if another person (who is the most knowledgeable) quits that DD and I are up the creek. So I started applying for other jobs (more pay).. not serious serious but if something should land in my lap, I didn't want to miss an opportunity. I went from being an Admin Assistant to a financial aid advisor.. and while I like the change, I don't feel like this is my thing. So much I don't understand and having a hard time grasping. They say I am doing fine and it just takes time. But in my heart I just don't know if it is for me. Edited to add: Halloween chick was laid off days before everyone else left! I kinda wish she was still here. She was WEIRD for sure, but she was very smart. (one of those extremely intelligent people, but common sense was off the rocker.. lol) |
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Post by workingclassdog on Aug 21, 2024 13:27:52 GMT
The question was really just in general, not what specifically happened to me. I was just surprised that there wasn't more of a selection.
I have been selected tons of times and most every time there was a few options to pick from. The one I have Tuesday had about six different times and two different dates to choose from. Now if I was the last to reply and all the times were taken, I get that. First come first serve.
There was another little odd thing about this interview (that I didn't get).. is that they called me instead of emailing. Even a few years ago while seriously on the hunt and was applying for TONS of jobs, there was never a call... (unless it was 2nd or 3rd interview).. it was always email. Since I was SO sick I missed the call. I got the message and he said you can call or text me. I just thought that was odd. Maybe it isn't but wasn't the norm in all the jobs I applied for in the past.
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