Interview while employed.

Racheldevon

Book either a full or half day annual leave (holiday) depending on how much time you need

Sambucus_Nigra

spikejrt wrote: »

I'd be honest and upfront. They'll appreciate it better than them finding out through a reference request.

No, they won't! Even if the OP doesn't get the job they will assume they aren't interested and treat them accordingly. Never ever tell an employer you have an interview.

AP007

spikejrt wrote: »

I'd be honest and upfront. They'll appreciate it better than them finding out through a reference request.

Yes tell your bosses you are going to an interview and then they will refuse all leave request from you and probably try and get rid instead. Your cards will be marked as they say.

Best bet totally is too book a half day holiday and if anyone asks what you are up to on the half day you just say you are meeting a friend for lunch or going shopping or anything you like other than 'yeah I am meeting a bloke about a new job'!

agrinnall

It's clear that Zargo needs to take a full day off, so any suggestions for taking shorter periods are pointless. Making a request for the day without giving any reason is the first option, but the employer doesn't have to grant it. If they don't, then a decision has to be made whether to tell them the reason and hope that will change their mind. If they still don't allow it, then the choices are to give up the new job, contact the interviewing company to inform them and ask if an alternative is possible, to lie and say you're sick, or to just not turn up to work that day. Either of the last two leaves you open to dismissal, so if you do that you'd better put in a good performance at the interview.

cashbackproblems

spikejrt wrote: »

I'd be honest and upfront. They'll appreciate it better than them finding out through a reference request.

What stupid advice

I would book a half day or as mentioned say you have a doc appointment they wont ask for a doctors note. If your sickness record is good that might be an option or you could go in and pretend your ill and leave early

mountainofdebt

book holiday.

If your boss is anything like mine he won't even ask why you're taking the day off let alone if you had a good day off.

LittleVoice

Book holiday - do it now for both the interview and likely assessment day if you know that date too.

If your holiday year ends in March and you have holiday left it is simple to say, if asked for the reason, that you want to ensure you take your holiday and that a couple of odd days suit you at the moment.

Evilm

Take holiday or phone in sick/house emergency (boiler breakdown or something?) on the day.

Don't tell them why you need it - far too many companies will show you the door if they know you are looking for other work.

jackieblack

Sambucus_Nigra wrote: »

Never ever tell an employer you have an interview.

Unless you happen to be applying for a job in a school.
Schools routinely ask for references prior to interview :cool:.

barnaby-bear

Zargo wrote: »

I was thinking of saying that i had some sort of appointment but what if they ask for a doctors note or something?
Newbie1980 i am currently working about 4 hours away from the interview location so would need all day off to travel and its also an assesment day type interview so the time cant really be changed.

Avoid medical requests/lying.... but perfectly reasonable to ask for a day off:
-dog needs to go to vet
-elderly relative needs a lift somewhere
- workman coming round to do quote
- ridiculous delivery slot for fitting new washing machine / ballcock
- friend visiting uk for 2 days only, would like to see them
- been given tickets to see show/go paintballing and would like to go and stay overnight

all reasons people take holiday at shot notice - just need to be sure employer is generally receptive to such requests