Interview after 5pm

Robbie12

Has anyone had to go to an interview after 5pm in a company that operates the usual 9-5 working hours? It seems weird to me so was just curious.

December2012

Yes, it was simply to accommodate a busy schedule.

allibastor

Robbie12 wrote: »

Has anyone had to go to an interview after 5pm in a company that operates the usual 9-5 working hours? It seems weird to me so was just curious.

I have had interviews at 07:00 in the morning. I have also held interviews on Saturdays.

It depends on how busy the company person is, or how they think it might be easiest to make an accomodation for all parties involved.

Creamy Goodness

Aren't interviews outside the normal working hours of 9-5 not the norm as to stop the need for you having to use annual leave to attend an interview?

Citizen2011

It could be that they may be replacing a position and the person being replaced does not have any idea yet that they may be demoted or let go.

allibastor

Citizen2011 wrote: »

It could be that they may be replacing a position and the person being replaced does not have any idea yet that they may be demoted or let go.

I would doubt it is that. Generally interviews are held outside normal hours to try and accomodate the candidtae if they are working or indeed if the recruitment function of the interviewer is not part of the main run of the job, they might not have time during the day to hold the interviews.

On a plus, I would see the fact they are looking to bring you in at thier own extra over time as a good thing, its better then being brought in a line of possible candidates. it shows to me that you are a person worth interviewing.

April O Neill

Robbie12 wrote: »

Has anyone had to go to an interview after 5pm in a company that operates the usual 9-5 working hours? It seems weird to me so was just curious.

My BF interviewed someone at 8:30am yesterday. The business hours of his company are the usual 9-5 but he works 08:30am-6pm, as there is other stuff to be done outside business hours. It makes sense to schedule interviews for outside office hours times when it'll be a bit less busy.

Mrs OBumble

Robbie12 wrote: »

Has anyone had to go to an interview after 5pm in a company that operates the usual 9-5 working hours? It seems weird to me so was just curious.

very, very few companies only operate 9-5.

Those may be their public hours, but lots of work happens at other times.

Irish_Elect_Eng

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

very, very few companies only operate 9-5.

Those may be their public hours, but lots of work happens at other times.

Soooooo True :-)

helimachoptor

Ms Coolio wrote: »

You should ask to be paid the hourly rate plus travel for your time

Yes do this, if you don't want the job