Do You Want The Job?

Then Don't Be Late
 
This may seem obvious to some, but it happens way too often. I have also been know to show up late for an interview one or more times myself.  If you are reading this and I was late to your interview, I apologize : )

But contrary to what some believe there is no excuse for it (Besides an injury or family emergency and then bravo for you showing up at all). Getting lost, traffic jams, or losing track of time doesn’t matter to anyone but you. They are taking time away from their jobs (which they already have and you don't) to sit down with you to possibly give you a job. It is rude and disrespectful to show up late for most things but being late for an interview is way overboard.

Here are a few tips to help you be on time:

• Do a dry run on how to get there before the interview. If you are going to a city or a part of the city you are not familiar with drive there a few days before. The ideal time to do it would be about the same or similar time to your interview time to gauge the amount of time it takes to get there.

• If you are driving take enough money to pay for parking nearby. Don’t spend time circling the block looking for a cheap place to park on the street. In addition to that trying to find a space can cause unnecessary stress on yourself that you don't need.

• Leave for the interview early. Not just 15 minutes early, you can plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your interview is scheduled. Don’t go into the office however. Go near by and find a coffee shop. Relax and reading the paper or review your resume. Not only will this ensure that you are on time but it will also give you time to wind down a bit before going into the interview.

If you do all of this and you are still running late (but please try hard not to), make sure you call. This way if the interviewer does not have time to complete the interview you will save both of you some time if you let them know a head of time. This will also give you an opportunity to use your charm (because you have to be a charmer if they are still talking to your late a--, LOL) and book another appointment right away. And if you are lucky enough to get a second chance, make sure you get there early.

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