I got a call back email from the job interview from last week. Unfortunately, she wants to do a group trail (observation) next Monday. I'm in Florida until Tuesday. How do I appropriately word an email expressing regrets for that day, but ask to still be considered without sounding like a tool?
I got a call back email from the job interview from last week. Unfortunately, she wants to do a group trail (observation) next Monday. I'm in Florida until Tuesday. How do I appropriately word an email expressing regrets for that day, but ask to still be considered without sounding like a tool?
"I'm thrilled you are asking for a group observation with me; I am very interested in The Position. Unfortunately I am out of town until X day, but can be available anytime Tues-Sunday" or whatever your available time is.
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Be straightforward and don't offer any details you don't need to: "Hi Stacey, thanks so much for offering me a group interview (or whatever you called it in your OP). I'll be out of town Monday. Is there any chance I could come in Tuesday?
HR/Recruiter lady here ... It's not inappropriate to just state that you're not available that day. Something like "Thank you very much for the good news. Unfortunately I am not available on Monday, but would love to participate (or whatever the appropriate language is for your field). Would it be possible to schedule this later in the week?"
The absolute worst case scenario is that they reply with something like, everyone needed for the trial is only available on Monday and they'll be making a decision on Tuesday or something. At that point you could decide if you want to end your trip early or not.
Sorry, this is crazy talk. As a hiring manager I'd question the judgement of a potential hire who, literally, ended a vacation (or other travel) early to fly from FL to NY for an interview without at least posing the question of rescheduling. vicky listen to Sue!