Interviews on while I'm away! What do I do?

Newteacher

Hi everyone!....panic!
The secretary of a local school just phoned this second about an interview next week for a job I'd love.
The only problem is............
I'm going on holidays tonight ( stupid idea wasn't it considering I'm job hunting!)I would come home for it if I was sure the job wasn't already gone.
Should I say something to the school?
What will I do?

Thanks for any advice:)

TheDriver

You said it yourself, its time of year when interviews will be on.
Ideally the school won't be able to saw anything in sense of fairness.
I thought you had to get seven days notice of interviews?

Newteacher

Thanks TheDriver!

Never heard that about 7 days.

Im mad with myself. You're right. The school can't say anything. I don't know anyone I could ask on the QT if the jobs gone either.

Tough one!:(

looksee

Would it be worth ringing the school and explaining that you will be away - you don't have to say 'on holiday' and is there any possibility they could reschedule your interview. Its worth a try.

byhookorbycrook

worth a try but most unlikely, there are so many people looking for jobs right now.

whiteandlight

byhookorbycrook wrote: »

worth a try but most unlikely, there are so many people looking for jobs right now.

Especially when it's so close to the school year. If the interview is next week that's the week before school, they aren't going to postpone it I'd say. Tbh their attitude will be why did you book holidays when you were job hunting? And I've had interviews at less than 7 days notice

implausible

Hey, look all you can do is give her a ring and say that you'll be away, no need to mention why. Ask if it's possible to reschedule and if she can't, then ask if there's many going for it and would it be worth your while changing your plans. If she's nice, she might let you know if there are many in for it etc. You can always express your interest in the school and ask them to keep you in mind if the interviews don't work out. In fairness, other than cancelling your holiday (and if it's a cheap one, I'd consider it), you've nothing to lose by ringing.

whiteandlight

Thats probably the best plan deemark.

doc_17

If it's a job you'd love then in my opinion you should go for the interview if it can't be rearranged.

Newteacher

Well guys....thanks for all your answers!

Im here in a sunny clime and have decided to take a ryanair flight back for the interview and fly back again straight afterwards. My bf reckons that this interview wont come up again for years and it is my only chance to introduce them to me....even if the job is already gone.

So Im going for it....a bit mad ...but in this jobs climate I think Im going to have to do something mad to get a job. Perhaps if I tell them I flew back especially for it they might feel sorry for me!! :}

Thanks again everyone...ill keep ye postd!!!

whiteandlight

All the best!! Could be worth every penny of the ryanair flight if it results in a job