Job Interviews: 3 Steps To Reschedule One

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Written By Marie Raperto

Interview Tricks

Marie Raperto,The Hiring Hub

Rescheduling a job interview can be tricky but, at times, it's necessary.  It should not be done unless absolutely necessary as it can move you to the back or even out of a search.

When necessary, follow these rules:

  1.  Only cancel an interview when necessary and for a good reason.  Communicate that reason to the recruiter/hiring manager.  Reasons may include a family/personal emergency, illness or a work conflict.

  2. Let the interviewer know immediately.  Even if you are not sure you are going to have to cancel, let the interviewer know there is a possibility. Respect their schedule.

  3. Offer alternatives.  Let the interviewer know when you can reschedule with some dates/times.  If you are not sure, let them know that you will connect with them on a specific date.  If you still cannot reschedule at that time, let them know.

Be professional and honest.  Since you have to reschedule, take the lead in setting up a new day/time.

Marie Raperto

Marie Raperto is a leading recruiter in the integrated marketing and communications sectors, and is President/Owner of Cantor Integrated Marketing Staffing, Inc. In 1990, she joined The Cantor Concern, Inc. as Vice President and then was made President. Previously, she was a principal and vice president with Jim Cotton Communications, Inc., an advertising/public relations/design firm. Her clients included numerous Fortune 500 industrial and services companies, as well as leading hotels and consumer products companies. She is a member of PRSA, The Healthcare and Marketing PR Society and SHRM. She serves on the Girl Scout Council of Greater New York’s Board of Directors. She is currently the treasurer of the Women of Distinction Breakfast committee and is an author and lecturer on topics dealing with Public Relations Staffing and finding employment. Her company is involved with full and part-time recruitment, organizational development, communications audits, mergers and acquisitions of PR agencies and HR consulting.

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