Job Interview Tomorrow! :)

Furrtiv

Hi guys, this isn't actually a boasting thread, I do have a genuine concern that needs to be addressed.

I've been invited to an interview tomorrow at a place that is approximately 1hr 20mins from where I live. This isn't a problem as I drive and have a reliable car, and most of the drive will be on the motorway (there are alternative routes, too) so it's pop a CD in and follow the directions. No problems there.
However, the gentleman who called me did express some concern over me doing such a distance daily, as the jon they're offering will currently be for 12 hour days, 7am to 7pm as their work is seasonal and they're really busy with orders. Again, I don't mind this, as the job was advertised as temporary up to Christmas, so hopefully it wouldn't be forever. I did mention to the man that I've recently been working away during the week in my previous position, in Stroud, and that this presented no problems as I found lodgings, and that, to me anyway, the daily commute times suggested by my research wouldn't pose a problem as, at those times, the roads would be clear and there'd be no peak time traffic to worry about.
At the interview tomorrow, I think this subject will arise again, so what else can I do or say to put the interviewer's mind at rest? I've done really hard graft before, and long hours driving, and for a temporary position it wouldn't bother me at all. I'd like to know if there's anything I can say that will allay any fears the potential employer may have about me being able tyo get to and from work during the week (again, I'd consider cheap lodgings if I could find them).

mrsrwallace

Firstly, Good Luck! Secondly, I think the employer's main concern should be that they employ the right person for the job. I would assume that commuting is the "norm" nowadays (I did it for a year when I was younger and had a similar travel time though I was relying on public transport which is often not as reliable/punctual as your own car). I can't see it as a major concern as you have obviously researched it and are happy to travel. I would just concentrate on the interview itself and not mention any travelling issues unless the interviewer does.

moneypuddle

Good luck. I guess just re-iterate the same.

1940sGal

What MrsWallace says. Only address the issue if it comes up. If it does, don't get panicky just stay calm and explain that the commute is nothing to you. Mention the possibility of getting lodgings close by.

But either way, congrats and good luck!

MissSarah1972

If asked say you are familiar with the route and you have driven some distance to jobs before that have never been a problem for you and getting to work on time.

jobbingmusician

You've convinced me - I think you have thought the problem through well, and you obviously have experience of both options..

Option a - drive to work, you enjoy driving, and will put a CD on.
Option b - find local lodgings, you have done this before and it worked well.

Furrtiv

Thankyou all, I did manage to read your advice yesterday but, because I was on my laptop and not my PC, I didn't have my login details saved.

The interview has taken place, I found the place okay but was rather late due to awful roadworks throughout Huddersfield and getting lost! Luckily, the interviewers didn't seem bothered by this as they themselves were running late and I apologised and assured them that it wouldn't happen again. Also, I'd rang them earlier to warn them that, due to the roadworks and traffic, I was running late. Other than that, everything seemed to go okay, and I'll know by Friday afternoon if I have been succesful, as they want new people to start on Monday - they usually do 9-5 days, but due to huge increases in workload, they're all now doing 12 hour days! So even if it's temporary, it's great news as it will mean a big boost to my income.
The issue of travel did come up, and I managed to stay calm and suggest getting digs, or travelling, as I've done both before, and I think I managed to allay their concerns as I explained what my situation with my previous job in Stroud had been like.
So all in all, I think it was a positive experience, two gents interviewing me and I think I got on really well with one, and reasonably well with the other, more senior man. Everything regarding holidays/wages/breaks was explained, all seemed satisfactory, now I just have to wait and see if I've wowed them or not.
Thanks all for the advice.

ACDC1978

Just posting on here to wish you luck, I'm sure you'll do fine! x

sharpy2010

Did you get the job!?