I went to a 2:00 interview today. I had the time wrong: it was at 1:00.

[bertha katzenengel]

FUCK.

The only thing that saves it for me is that I know the HR director from a previous job search. At the time she worked for the firm that was competing for me with the firm whose offer I ultimately accepted (who just laid me off).

Just fucking shoot me now. I can't believe this.

I'm going back Thursday at 10 AM - yes, confirmed, 10 AM - to meet the person I was to have met today at 1:00. Normally this should be a second interview.

Fuck.

[LynzM]

1. Ah Bertha, that sucks...

If I didn't know how much you needed the job, I'd just say "well, we're all human"... but I know this could mean so much to you. :hug: I hope they overlook it; anybody can make a mistake like that, especially when stressed.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

2. damn, that sucks

x(

Sorry :hug:

[redwitch]

3. They still want to see you.

Missing today sucks but they still want to see you. Relax if you can. (Take my advice. I'm not using it). :-)
Everyone has messed up an appointment at one time or another. :hug:

[Flaxbee]

4. ooh, I've done that before. Showed up at 10:30 which I SWORE

was the right time, but it was supposed to have started at 10. Oh well. I got the job, though - don't sweat it too much.

You'll be fine.

[Flaxbee]

6. ... and, when they ask you your biggest mistake, or

however it's phrased (if they do ask you) you can always make a joke of it "Well, I seem to show up for interviews an hour late" -


While there are a lot of people looking for work, it is *hard* to find good employees, and you are no doubt excellent, so I'm sure they won't hold it against you, esp. as they want to see you again.

OK, I'll quit now.

[Cant trust em]

5. I'm sure that your sparkling resume will speak for itself.

and that your future employer will completely forget about your punctuality indiscretion.