time of for interview

BEAT_THE_DEBT

hi all, i have a large role in a small company and i have applied for other jobs. I'm worried i won't be able to get the time off to attend an interview!
Anyone experienced this and could help please?
Thanks
btd

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Your not entitled to it. You would need to use annual leave.

BEAT_THE_DEBT

Hi i have no problem using annual leave or even unpaid leave or going in before and after i'm just worried i will be denied. Thanks

Mrsn

Assuming you don’t need to give a reason for why you want to book annual leave then I can’t see why it should be refused unless there will be a general shortage of staff etc

tacpot12

There might be an issue if you need to take annual leave at short notice. Ideally, you should try to arrange interviews so you can give your employer at least three days notice, or five days if you need to take the whole day off because of the travelling time.

There might also be an issue if you need to take a number of periods off; the employer might become suspicious or just not grant your request for leave due to the impact it will have on the business, so try to only take time off for interviews where you have a good chance of getting the job.

Apart from that there is not much you can do other than hope that you can negotiate the time off you need. If you have a good relationship with the employer and these jobs represent an opportunity for you to progress (rather than leave a job where neither you or the employer are satisfied), you could even tell the employer your reason for wanting the time off.

ska_lover

There is always the change a last minute annual leave request could be denied - and the thing is about interviews, you often don't get much notice, say a week in advance. It is very difficult!

Some employers expect leave to be booked weeks in advance

In these situations I lie.

Yes I am a Liar Liar pants on fire. Strike me down with furious vengeance ye gods

I need annual leave as a hospital appointment has come up. That is less likely to be declined.

jonnygee2

I"m with Ska Lover. Normally honesty is the best policy but with this one, it's normal just to make it up.

If at all possible just avoid giving a reason. But often that's not possible.

A plumber coming round to fix a leak can work. Or a doctors appointment, although that can be risky because some bosses may not make you take annual leave if its a doctors appointment.

Ja7188

How far away is the interview date?

BEAT_THE_DEBT

Thanks all it's usually a week or two. I have had an operation and i am due a 6 week follow up so i was thinking i would tie that in?
Also if i get the job it's references pending and i'm sure she will say no hand your notice in now? Can she make me?
It's so diffcult in a small buisness with no hr that's why i'm going back (hopefully) to the nhs fingers crossed.
Thanks all i appreciate it x

Ja7188

Thanks all it's usually a week or two. I have had an operation and i am due a 6 week follow up so i was thinking i would tie that in?

You're overthinking this in my view - just arrange the interview date and book the morning or afternoon off without giving any further information. If it's doable on the same day as your follow-up then that could be a bonus, but personally I'm not sure I'd want the stress of an operation follow-up and an interview on the same day...

Also if i get the job it's references pending and i'm sure she will say no hand your notice in now? Can she make me?

Who is "she" in this context and what business might she have "making you" resign?

BEAT_THE_DEBT

Ja7188. You are right i am overthinking! I will cross these bridges when it comes to it. I have had no leave this year yet and have covered for others as extra shifts so it shouldn't be an issue esp if i offer to come in after or before.
She sorry is the owner of the company i have been there 2 years but the first 6months was part time 2017 and then full time so i had a full time contract in Jan 18 she always says you can get rid of someone before two years so even though i have some part some full am i over the 2 years?
Hope this makes sense?

THanksx