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maxsgirl
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sarah
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Interviewing and scheduled Vacations
I recently quit my job due to relocating.
I have been actively applying to jobs and scheduled several interviews.
I scheduled a trip to FL the last week of July for my inlaws bday and will be unable to cancel as its been booked for 6 months now. Also, my sister scheduled her last minute wedding the day before fourth of July, therefore I will be out of town two days prior for her wedding.
I know you typically wait until they actually offer you the position, however do you think a company will retract an offer because of this?
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Posted 6/11/08 12:10 AM  |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Interviewing and scheduled Vacations
I would think it would depend on the type of job, but no I doubt they would.
I know I would never bypass a good candidate because they had vacation scheduled & told me in advance. I may have a problem with payroll advancing them vacation so soon so they would probably have to take those days without pay.
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| Posted 6/11/08 5:51 AM |
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yankinmanc
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Re: Interviewing and scheduled Vacations
Same as Barb, we might also hold off on giving a start date until after that vacation time if possible.
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| Posted 6/11/08 7:51 AM |
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leighla
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Re: Interviewing and scheduled Vacations
I agree with the above.
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| Posted 6/11/08 7:59 AM |
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igottabeme
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Re: Interviewing and scheduled Vacations
as long as you give them enough warning (like the day you are hired) then i dont see there being a problem. i've done it before.
when they make an offer to you, just say "i would love to accept, however, i feel you should know that i will need time off on X and X". if anything, lie and say they are both weddings and you are in them so you cant cancel. thats what i did!
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| Posted 6/11/08 8:11 AM |
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smdl
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Re: Interviewing and scheduled Vacations
I always mentioned it if I felt the interview went well. Usually like "when are you available?". Then I would say... X, Y, Z week but I had some previous planned vacation and hope we can work around it., etc...
Message edited 6/11/2008 8:18:14 AM.
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| Posted 6/11/08 8:17 AM |
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bikramaddict
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Re: Interviewing and scheduled Vacations
Posted by smdl
I always mentioned it if I felt the interview went well. Usually like "when are you available?". Then I would say... X, Y, Z week but I had some previous planned vacation and hope we can work around it., etc...
I would do the same. I'd be shocked that a couple of days off would be a dealbreaker to an employer. I would just add something in about understanding that you may have to go without pay.
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| Posted 6/11/08 1:31 PM |
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maxsgirl
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sarah
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Re: Interviewing and scheduled Vacations
Aww thanks guys... Im just a little worried as its already 1/2 through June already. I dont want to waste these next few weeks by not searching for a job because of the vacation.
I just wasnt sure how most have handled in the past.
Wish me luck:)
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| Posted 6/11/08 4:27 PM |
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Sandy55
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Re: Interviewing and scheduled Vacations
Hi.
Wait until you accept the offer.
My friend works in HR and people do it all the time.
It's ok!!
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| Posted 6/12/08 8:10 AM |
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