How do I continue to go on interviews when starting a new job?

Corky26

Please help. I have accepted a new job and start tomorrow, for a 12 month contract covering maternity leave. I know it is something I don't want to do long term and I still want to continue applying for jobs and attending interviews. I have a couple of potential opportunities in the pipeline but nothing firmed up. My dilemma is because I am new how do you make an excuse for time off for interviews? Obviously, I will only apply and attend interviews I really want. If I had more money financially behind me I wouldn't take this position. Many thanks.

MissSarah1972

you book a half day or full day holiday but give plenty of notice to the employer.

pawsies

you could say you've already made compulsary plans for that day- for ones that you know about now.

For those you don't know about you would need to use holiday but don't mention where you are really going. Say a funeral or something.

Corky26

I am not entitled to holiday yet as I'm new!

Tiglath

Can you schedule interviews for before or after work?

Corky26

I know in the past that most employers call the shots and give you a choice of times.

MissSarah1972

Corky26 wrote: »

I am not entitled to holiday yet as I'm new!

So when do you think you will have another interview? You start accuring holiday from day one.

PasturesNew

It can be almost impossible; interviews are often an offered time/date without flexibility - and in a new job it can be difficult/impossible to ask for time off and get it.

You really have to just wait and see what happens.... take each interview offer and see if they'll give you a choice and see if you can get time off. If it's a job you REALLY want ..... you'll have to lie/deceive and invent a Dr appointment or dentist at short notice.

Corky26

I think I will have 2 at least in the next month.

noelphobic

pawsies wrote: »

For those you don't know about you would need to use holiday but don't mention where you are really going. Say a funeral or something.

I would never say I was going to a funeral if I wasn't.

bevanuk

Why accept a 12 month contract if you don't intend to work it?
It's messing the company around and someone else who could have had 12 months work.

Take it sick - you don't intend on staying anyway so why have a conscious now.