Being punctual says a lot about a person. It demonstrates that you are dependable, professional,
serious and respectful of other people’s time.
Whether you are commuting by public transit
or driving to your interview, you should always research the location in order
to be aware of the distance and surroundings. Have you heard of Google Maps?
Awesome! This will also enable you to obtain concise directions as well as an estimation
of the approximate time that it will take to reach your destination.
Some people choose to give themselves a
considerable amount of time in order to get to their destination, especially
when they are unfamiliar with the area that they are heading out to. And depending on the time of day you must
also factor in the volume of traffic. That being said, if you arrive 30 minutes
ahead then it would be best to wait in your car or at a coffee shop close by. It
is important to respect the time of your interview, and you should not arrive
more than 10 minutes prior to the time that was confirmed.
Arriving to your interview one hour ahead with
coffee in hand and your significant other in tow doesn't set a good impression;
after all you are not coming to a walk-in clinic.
Another important detail to bring with you
when heading off to your interview is the recruiter’s coordinates. Should you be running late due to unforeseen
circumstances it is imperative that you contact the recruiter to apologize, inform
them of the situation and confirm an estimated time of your arrival.
In order to accommodate candidates,
recruiters will often schedule interviews outside of core business hours. In which case it is just as important that
you arrive on time when someone has gone out of their way to make things a
little easier for you.
We work hard to make an excellent first
impression on you and ensure that only candidates that reciprocate get to meet
our clients.
Enjoy the long week-end everybody!
No comments:
Post a Comment