Let’s Talk About Interview Arrival

Arrive 10 minutes early to your interview. Do a dry run a day or two before if you are uncertain about the location. Make sure your dry run is around the same time so you can gauge traffic. There is a such thing as being too early. If you arrive more than 15 minutes before the scheduled time, relax in your car and do some additional prep
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Many professionals agree that an interviewee arriving “right on time” is considered being late
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With that said, if you get delayed, apologize for your tardiness. Hiring Managers will appreciate your awareness of time and its importance
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The person that greets you is most likely going to greet all the other interviewees. Be sure to greet him/her warmly and extend all courtesies. This person possibly relays their insights on all the candidates to the hiring managers . They are important to impress!
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If the employer is running late, relax and wait patiently. Take this time to observe the work environment. Do people look happy to work there? Can you envision yourself on the team?
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Takeaway: Interviews are stressful for everyone! Don’t start off frustrated and unnerved due to poor time management