Pre-existing holiday

egh95

Hi all,

I have been given a job offer - subject to checks and reference checks. I was given this offer just before Christmas and my background checks are still being conducted so I am not in role yet (usual amount of time for checks in this area of work is 3 months so this isn’t unusual). As this was not an official offer and they could still reject me if unhappy - when should I tell them about a pre-existing holiday?

I could be waiting up until another month (end of March) and the holiday is the end of May for 5 work days. So I feel like I should make them aware so it does not coincide with any training I will have to attend, however, they still haven’t *officially* offered me the role. What do you think?

I also have 2 days required in July - should I tell them that at the same time or is that enough time when I am in the role to book that off myself?

Cheers!

pinkshoes

If you have a pre-booked holiday, you would normally tell them during the interview.

I would tell them ASAP, but because the holidays were not agreed prior to you being offered the contract, they are under no obligation to grant you the leave.

74jax

Normally at interview, if you are in regular contact - updates etc - then mention them.

TELLIT01

Inform them of all dates a.s.a.p. They can only try to arrange training around those days if they know about it well in advance.

getmore4less

Wait till the full unconditional offer and the discussion of start dates happen.

make the holiday condition of acceptance, after the discussion.

You could well be into the notice, holiday, start date window where you delay the start till after the holiday and give notice appropriate to that.

clairec79

the last week in may tends to book up fast in many work places