Have you ever gone to a job interview

hi sacmom! yes, i've gone to a job interview straight from work. it wasn't much of a hassle actually but i understand if you have reservations about it. anyway, seeing that this discussion is four days old, how did the job interview go? keep us posted. cheers!!!

Best of luck? Madam: scmom - welcome take ur seat -- Are you working nowadays? Why do you want to change the job? if it is for money will u change if some other company gives more than what we are going to offer? How much do you expect as salary? what are the changes u brought in ur new company? What is it in that company u like very much?

I assume if you'd gotten the job you would have posted by now. Back in February I had a job interview across town directly after a dental appointment. I didn't think it would be a big deal, but then I ended up needing my whole face numbed up so they could take impressions (my teeth were so bad I would not have been able to handle the pain without the numbing) so I ended up having to skip the interview because my face was numb and I wasn't speaking right. Probably didn't want a job all the way across town anyway.

I've done that before, many years ago. I had a part-time job in the mornings but needed a full-time salary so I went for an interview right after work. I also did not have time to freshen up or change clothes beforehand. I was offered the job but I wouldn't presume this to be the norm. The owner of the company I had the interview with wasn't paying much at all, didn't offer any kind of health benefits and it looked like the office was very dirty and unorganized. I would not have been making twice my part-time pay even though I'd be working full-time and the work itself was harder than what I was doing at my part-time job. I turned the job offer down. I'd suggest you go to the ladies room before you leave work and freshen up as best you can before you leave for the interview. I'm sure you'll do just fine. Let them know that you just came from work. I don't see them judging your appearance unless you're already doing something like coalmining or fish gutting but, as long as your appearance and/or aroma are from your current job, they couldn't use that against you unless they are extremely petty and I doubt you'd want to work for such petty people anyway. I hope your interview goes well, it's the job you want and that you get it. Just be yourself and let them know what you can do for them. (Most employers like that.) Good luck!

No, I never had to try to get off work early before to go straight to a job interview. I think it would be tough for me because then I would have to lie to my boss if he would get suspicious of why I wanted to get off work early. It sounds nice for you that you are able to get to the job interview. I wish you the best on the job interview.

I have done it once. In my regular job a teammate told me that she was helping another client of her and need a new programmer to do freelance work. I called them and arranged an interview. I went to it right after my 8 hours workday and talked to them about my new job. Funny is that I done that extra job from my home as freelance while keeping my regular job, and when I have to meet them to deliver the finished job, the same again, right after my regular 8 hours work gone to the another office to talk with them. Not an interview those times but anyway interesting. In those days, I too hasn't time to change clothes or take shower in the middle (my home was far away so I can't go), but anyway I don't care as long as I'm still in good shape after all the day. Also I don't think your future bosses will take that seriously to deny the vacant only for that, considering they should know you're coming right after another job. Best of luck, fingers crossed

Hope You have Good luck with the interview,firstly! As for Me,an interview right after work has never yet happened..my shifts at the moment can be quite flexible during the day,doing most of our work in the evenings..but I'd try to arrange a day off for an interview to allow for travel,a wash,change of clothes,etc..but then,having not had much success with this approach so far,maybe going in to an interview with the reasons you want a new job freshly in your mind could be the edge you need!

I did this one time, I had applied for a promotional transfer from one institution to another and was on day off so I was working for a friend building a house. The Super at the institution called and said they wanted to talk to me before they left for the day. This gave me 10 minutes to get there and it was a five minute drive from where I was. I went into the house and rinsed off a bit and combed my hair and went to the interview. I was hired! It was an hour less drive so it felt like a pay raise in the money saved for gas.

Nope, i will never do that because working attire is different from interview attire.. haha =D Plus it depends on the kind of work we are doing regardless of present or the one we'r applying for If ever i have an interview, i will be sure to take leave, if not at least half day's leave, so i have time to prepare myself ^^ Hope your interview goes through smooth and landed yourself a new job now ^^

I have taken time off work in the middle of the day to attend job interviews. I think that is perfectly normal right now. The only way you could avoid that would be to take the entire day off work and most people couldn't afford to do that. In most cases, the fact that I was wearing my uniform (I worked for the state courier service)showed that I was already employed and I think if anything that helped. Good luck on the job! Have a great weekend!!!

Hey there sacomom So... how did it go? Well I do hope. To be honest I don't think I have ever gone straight to a job interview after work. I think I have always managed to work it so that it happens on my day off. Please let me know how you got on

My friends did and most of the time they get the job. Maybe because from there the employer will think that you are a hardworking worker.(^^) Wish you good luck in your interview and hope you will get the job soon!(^^)

I've never gone to a job interview right after work.I have had a couple where I would have but didn't want them to know I was rattled. Anyways,wish you good luck on your interview! I will be keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you...Best Wishes!!!

I personally think that there is nothing wrong with heading to a job interview after doing your job for the day. As long as you are ready for the interview, I don't think it would matter. Good luck.

I haven't had to do that yet....but I am sure you will do just fine and I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.....Lots of luck!!

I too have done that! - I got the job too! I have also gone straight from work to an audition for a tv commercial then back to work - I didn't get the part but it was fun trying...both of those were years ago

Not that I remember. I'm sure you will be fine though, just freshen up your make-up run a brush through your hair and put on some more good smelling stuff. GOOD LUCK

I’ve got everything crossed for you sacmom! I’ve gone to job interviews straight from work on many occasions and it is a little more stressful than going from home but I am sure you will do well. The fact that you won’t be able to change will only be known to you I’m sure. I used to take deep breaths and tried to relax as much as possible on the way to the interview. Good luck!

I have never been on a job interview after work. I had mine but that was before work. the interview was scheduled in the morning and my work was after lunch. The job interview that I had went on smoothly and I was blessed to be hired for that. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you! God bless you on your job interview!

I did and since our meeting ended a wee bit late than my estimate, I arrived at my job interview late :( But everything went well during the job interview. Not that I'm decided to leave my job. I'm already working for 5 years in my present employer and it's my first job. Actually, my first interview and my first job. I got accepted on my first interview. Anyway... I wanted to try out what it's like to be interviewed since it was 5yrs ago since I last attended an interview :D I mad my nails done a day before the interview. Since I arrived late, I really apologized to my interviewer, which he gladly accepted :D Good luck on your interview :D