How do you schedule a job interview during the week when you already have a job during business hours?

Question

They say it's best to look for a job while you're still employed. Well most employers only interview during business hours so how are you supposed to get time off in the middle of the week, in the middle of the day to go to a job interview? And what if you have multiple interviews during the week? What are you supposed to tell your employer and/or future employer about scheduling?

Answer 1

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Many companies will work around your schedule and meet your after work.

Otherwise - schedule as late as you can and go to your "Doctor's Appointment"

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Years in HR - heard them all.

Answer 2

I am currently dealing with this. Check to see if your company has a make-up time policy. That has been a saving grace for me. That way, you are essentially getting paid to interview while you are still employed. Companies understand about having a job while still looking for another job in the process so they will work around your schedules if they understand the situation. If your current employer does not know that you are interviewing, try spacing out your interviews. You can always say that you have doctor appts, etc...You don't have to tell them what you are doing. Good luck with your job hunting!

Answer 3

If you have Personal Holidays or Annual Leave you can always just take the day off for personal reasons.
If that's not the case then you should try to schedule more than one interview a day and as close as possible, then call in and tell your boss that you need a couple days off, usually they do not require for you to be specific.
If you have a good relationship with your supervisor you can always tell him you are looking for a better opportunity, chances are he doesn't want to lose you and offers you a raise, who knows?

Answer 4

Make the apt. for early morning, and go into work late. Or maybe during your lunch hour. Tell your boss early in advance that you have an apt. and ask if you can stay late to make up your time.

Answer 5

Take a personal or vacation day, if you have any. Otherwise, you could try calling in sick. It's not terribly honest, but I was forced to do that once (and I got the job!!).

Answer 6

Give your employer an excuse to get the day off, lie or whatever, like everyone else does. Take a sick day.

Nobody gets places in this world by always telling the truth. It will never happen.