Arriving Late For an Interview. Part 2
Are you late? Don’t panic Attending the interview in time is always a right practice. However sometimes you may be getting late, for the reasons beyond your control like traffic jams, weather conditions, flight cancellations etc. In those situations, is it advisable to miss the interview? No, never miss the chance to attend the interview. When a potential new job is on the line, what’s the best way to handle this dilemma? Our expert mentors offer five tips for rebounding from a late arrival. 1. Phone the interviewer If it’s at all possible, give the interviewer a call and inform him that you can’t arrive on time. When you call, let him know your expected arrival time and ask if that time will still work. If it doesn’t, request him to reschedule. “Everybody has an agenda; if you’re expected at 1:30 PM and you show up at 2 PM, that disturbs the whole schedule,” the experts say, “Offering to reschedule shows that you’re respectful of that person’s time.” 2. Apo