My interview has been cancelled at short notice, I cannot reschedule, what to do?





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I had a phone interview last week with the controller of a new company I am interested in. They then wanted to meet with me today for an interview. I was scheduled for an interview today, and three hours before they cancelled it and wanted to reschedule it for next week. I already took PTO from my current job. What do I do? I don't want to look bad calling out again. It will be hard to find another excuse to call off especially since I commute in the city.



How can I communicate effectively that I am unable to reschedule, but am still interested in the position?










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    Is your current employer not flexible to this? Its your PTO, you should be allowed to use it as you see fit, provided the needs of the company or met (ie too many others also off).
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    @SiXandSeven8ths lots of places wont give PTO whenever you want. You typically need to book a bit in advanced. Also, why should OP waste from PTO when there is chance they will miss that one as well
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    Can you tell your current employer that what you needed time for (fantasy dr appointment or whatever) has been postponed, and that you'd like to reschedule next week? And just stay at work? If that's not allowed, I can understand only too well why you might want a different job :-)
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I had a phone interview last week with the controller of a new company I am interested in. They then wanted to meet with me today for an interview. I was scheduled for an interview today, and three hours before they cancelled it and wanted to reschedule it for next week. I already took PTO from my current job. What do I do? I don't want to look bad calling out again. It will be hard to find another excuse to call off especially since I commute in the city.



How can I communicate effectively that I am unable to reschedule, but am still interested in the position?










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    Is your current employer not flexible to this? Its your PTO, you should be allowed to use it as you see fit, provided the needs of the company or met (ie too many others also off).
    – SiXandSeven8ths
    Nov 19 at 17:11






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    @SiXandSeven8ths lots of places wont give PTO whenever you want. You typically need to book a bit in advanced. Also, why should OP waste from PTO when there is chance they will miss that one as well
    – SaggingRufus
    Nov 19 at 17:39






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    Can you tell your current employer that what you needed time for (fantasy dr appointment or whatever) has been postponed, and that you'd like to reschedule next week? And just stay at work? If that's not allowed, I can understand only too well why you might want a different job :-)
    – George M
    Nov 19 at 21:34






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I had a phone interview last week with the controller of a new company I am interested in. They then wanted to meet with me today for an interview. I was scheduled for an interview today, and three hours before they cancelled it and wanted to reschedule it for next week. I already took PTO from my current job. What do I do? I don't want to look bad calling out again. It will be hard to find another excuse to call off especially since I commute in the city.



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I had a phone interview last week with the controller of a new company I am interested in. They then wanted to meet with me today for an interview. I was scheduled for an interview today, and three hours before they cancelled it and wanted to reschedule it for next week. I already took PTO from my current job. What do I do? I don't want to look bad calling out again. It will be hard to find another excuse to call off especially since I commute in the city.



How can I communicate effectively that I am unable to reschedule, but am still interested in the position?







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    Is your current employer not flexible to this? Its your PTO, you should be allowed to use it as you see fit, provided the needs of the company or met (ie too many others also off).
    – SiXandSeven8ths
    Nov 19 at 17:11






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    @SiXandSeven8ths lots of places wont give PTO whenever you want. You typically need to book a bit in advanced. Also, why should OP waste from PTO when there is chance they will miss that one as well
    – SaggingRufus
    Nov 19 at 17:39






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    Can you tell your current employer that what you needed time for (fantasy dr appointment or whatever) has been postponed, and that you'd like to reschedule next week? And just stay at work? If that's not allowed, I can understand only too well why you might want a different job :-)
    – George M
    Nov 19 at 21:34






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    Related: What to put in "reason" when asking for days off for job interview at another place?
    – Dukeling
    2 days ago






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    Is it more important to you to prevent your current employer from getting slightly suspicious or for you to get another job?
    – Dukeling
    2 days ago
















  • 1




    Is your current employer not flexible to this? Its your PTO, you should be allowed to use it as you see fit, provided the needs of the company or met (ie too many others also off).
    – SiXandSeven8ths
    Nov 19 at 17:11






  • 14




    @SiXandSeven8ths lots of places wont give PTO whenever you want. You typically need to book a bit in advanced. Also, why should OP waste from PTO when there is chance they will miss that one as well
    – SaggingRufus
    Nov 19 at 17:39






  • 12




    Can you tell your current employer that what you needed time for (fantasy dr appointment or whatever) has been postponed, and that you'd like to reschedule next week? And just stay at work? If that's not allowed, I can understand only too well why you might want a different job :-)
    – George M
    Nov 19 at 21:34






  • 2




    Related: What to put in "reason" when asking for days off for job interview at another place?
    – Dukeling
    2 days ago






  • 2




    Is it more important to you to prevent your current employer from getting slightly suspicious or for you to get another job?
    – Dukeling
    2 days ago










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Is your current employer not flexible to this? Its your PTO, you should be allowed to use it as you see fit, provided the needs of the company or met (ie too many others also off).
– SiXandSeven8ths
Nov 19 at 17:11




Is your current employer not flexible to this? Its your PTO, you should be allowed to use it as you see fit, provided the needs of the company or met (ie too many others also off).
– SiXandSeven8ths
Nov 19 at 17:11




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@SiXandSeven8ths lots of places wont give PTO whenever you want. You typically need to book a bit in advanced. Also, why should OP waste from PTO when there is chance they will miss that one as well
– SaggingRufus
Nov 19 at 17:39




@SiXandSeven8ths lots of places wont give PTO whenever you want. You typically need to book a bit in advanced. Also, why should OP waste from PTO when there is chance they will miss that one as well
– SaggingRufus
Nov 19 at 17:39




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Can you tell your current employer that what you needed time for (fantasy dr appointment or whatever) has been postponed, and that you'd like to reschedule next week? And just stay at work? If that's not allowed, I can understand only too well why you might want a different job :-)
– George M
Nov 19 at 21:34




Can you tell your current employer that what you needed time for (fantasy dr appointment or whatever) has been postponed, and that you'd like to reschedule next week? And just stay at work? If that's not allowed, I can understand only too well why you might want a different job :-)
– George M
Nov 19 at 21:34




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Related: What to put in "reason" when asking for days off for job interview at another place?
– Dukeling
2 days ago




Related: What to put in "reason" when asking for days off for job interview at another place?
– Dukeling
2 days ago




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Is it more important to you to prevent your current employer from getting slightly suspicious or for you to get another job?
– Dukeling
2 days ago






Is it more important to you to prevent your current employer from getting slightly suspicious or for you to get another job?
– Dukeling
2 days ago












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It's annoying when that happens - and with the best will in the world it does happen. Interviewers are humans too and just as subject to last minute hiccups as the rest of us (illness etc). A good employer will recognise that this has put you in an awkward position and should be willing to work with you to rearrange with that in mind.



It's totally fine to say something like:




It was unfortunate that we weren't able to meet as planned. I'm still very interested in the role but I'm going to struggle to get time off again next week. Would you be able to meet me one night after work? Say at x time?







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    Not only does it show the inconvenience, but it shows that you're willing to roll with it and figure something out while still managing to meet your current obligations. After all, when you eventually leave their company, they don't want someone that drops the ball before you've left, right?
    – corsiKa
    Nov 19 at 19:40






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    If they are embarrassed at having had to cancel at short notice this gives them a graceful way to make amends.
    – Patricia Shanahan
    Nov 19 at 21:40






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    @Ertai87, in that event, you thank them for their consideration, express your regrets that you will not be able to meet with them, and THANK YOUR LUCKY STARS THAT THEY SHOWED THEIR TRUE COLORS BEFORE YOU HIRED IN, rather than after.
    – John R. Strohm
    2 days ago






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    @Ertai87 Reaffirm that I'm are unable to make any 9-5 times next week, Express regret that it doesn't appear as if we'll be able to get to meet after all, this keeps the ball in their court if they wish to propose an alternative but if not politely thank them for their time and interest in my application and use the rest of the unexpected day off to catch up on my Netflix queue? Chilling Adventures of Sabrina isn't going to watch itself!
    – motosubatsu
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    @Dukeling That's not the problem. The problem is they cancelled 3 hours before the interview, wasting the OP's day off. Try canceling anything else like that (court date, flights, hotel booking) and see what happens. Usually the person doing the cancelling pays for it, not the other way around.
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I think it comes down to a question of how badly you want this new position and how good an opportunity it is. Also, it depends on what you think you can 'get away' with with your current employer.



If the job is a great opportunity to advance your career and you can't afford to pass it up, then I would probably do whatever I could to make the interview happen, such as 'feigning' a sick day or family emergency, if necessary. You have to think about your own career first and I don't think most employers would be too concerned about one day, especially if you are a good employee, working hard and getting good results, and as long as it isn't a regular thing.



However, if you do that, I think it is also very important to make the new employer aware beforehand of the difficulty for you in taking time off, and that it is unlikely you would be able to re-schedule again if they cancel again at such short notice.






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    Remember that your current job may be the only one you have. So be very careful. Honesty is the best policy, but don't give out details to your current employer they don't need. Best wishes for success.






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      Take another day off. Just schedule it now so that it's not "calling in" again and it should be fine. If you can't get it on the schedule and you don't have anymore time off allowances, explain it to the interviewer.



      If you got an interview, then you can probably get another job. The job you have right now is not the only thing in the world. Don't let it overstep your boundaries. Just be reasonable and mindful of what you signed up for when you agreed to take your current role and you'll be fine.






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        Annoying, but don't take it personally. Managers conduct hundreds of interviews; sounds like a key interviewer and/or hiring manager had something come up.



        If next week is no good for you, just offer them a few dates and times when you can be available; e.g.:



        I am available at the following dates/times:

        Wed 28 Nov - morning
        Thu 29 Nov - afternoon
        Fri 30 Nov - morning


        This is pretty standard stuff.




        1. I prefer morning interviews, but some companies like afternoon. I normally give two mornings and one afternoon.

        2. This morning/afternoon strategy also gives you the option to take a 1/2 day with your current employer.


        Also, in my opinion, when proposing times:




        1. Avoid Mondays. Some people tend to be in a rotten mood.

        2. Avoid Friday afternoon. Some people don't want to be bothered, are tired from the work week, and want to get started on their weekend.






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          It's annoying when that happens - and with the best will in the world it does happen. Interviewers are humans too and just as subject to last minute hiccups as the rest of us (illness etc). A good employer will recognise that this has put you in an awkward position and should be willing to work with you to rearrange with that in mind.



          It's totally fine to say something like:




          It was unfortunate that we weren't able to meet as planned. I'm still very interested in the role but I'm going to struggle to get time off again next week. Would you be able to meet me one night after work? Say at x time?







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            Not only does it show the inconvenience, but it shows that you're willing to roll with it and figure something out while still managing to meet your current obligations. After all, when you eventually leave their company, they don't want someone that drops the ball before you've left, right?
            – corsiKa
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            If they are embarrassed at having had to cancel at short notice this gives them a graceful way to make amends.
            – Patricia Shanahan
            Nov 19 at 21:40






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            @Ertai87, in that event, you thank them for their consideration, express your regrets that you will not be able to meet with them, and THANK YOUR LUCKY STARS THAT THEY SHOWED THEIR TRUE COLORS BEFORE YOU HIRED IN, rather than after.
            – John R. Strohm
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            @Ertai87 Reaffirm that I'm are unable to make any 9-5 times next week, Express regret that it doesn't appear as if we'll be able to get to meet after all, this keeps the ball in their court if they wish to propose an alternative but if not politely thank them for their time and interest in my application and use the rest of the unexpected day off to catch up on my Netflix queue? Chilling Adventures of Sabrina isn't going to watch itself!
            – motosubatsu
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            @Dukeling That's not the problem. The problem is they cancelled 3 hours before the interview, wasting the OP's day off. Try canceling anything else like that (court date, flights, hotel booking) and see what happens. Usually the person doing the cancelling pays for it, not the other way around.
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          It's annoying when that happens - and with the best will in the world it does happen. Interviewers are humans too and just as subject to last minute hiccups as the rest of us (illness etc). A good employer will recognise that this has put you in an awkward position and should be willing to work with you to rearrange with that in mind.



          It's totally fine to say something like:




          It was unfortunate that we weren't able to meet as planned. I'm still very interested in the role but I'm going to struggle to get time off again next week. Would you be able to meet me one night after work? Say at x time?







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            Not only does it show the inconvenience, but it shows that you're willing to roll with it and figure something out while still managing to meet your current obligations. After all, when you eventually leave their company, they don't want someone that drops the ball before you've left, right?
            – corsiKa
            Nov 19 at 19:40






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            If they are embarrassed at having had to cancel at short notice this gives them a graceful way to make amends.
            – Patricia Shanahan
            Nov 19 at 21:40






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            @Ertai87, in that event, you thank them for their consideration, express your regrets that you will not be able to meet with them, and THANK YOUR LUCKY STARS THAT THEY SHOWED THEIR TRUE COLORS BEFORE YOU HIRED IN, rather than after.
            – John R. Strohm
            2 days ago






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            @Ertai87 Reaffirm that I'm are unable to make any 9-5 times next week, Express regret that it doesn't appear as if we'll be able to get to meet after all, this keeps the ball in their court if they wish to propose an alternative but if not politely thank them for their time and interest in my application and use the rest of the unexpected day off to catch up on my Netflix queue? Chilling Adventures of Sabrina isn't going to watch itself!
            – motosubatsu
            2 days ago






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            @Dukeling That's not the problem. The problem is they cancelled 3 hours before the interview, wasting the OP's day off. Try canceling anything else like that (court date, flights, hotel booking) and see what happens. Usually the person doing the cancelling pays for it, not the other way around.
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          It's annoying when that happens - and with the best will in the world it does happen. Interviewers are humans too and just as subject to last minute hiccups as the rest of us (illness etc). A good employer will recognise that this has put you in an awkward position and should be willing to work with you to rearrange with that in mind.



          It's totally fine to say something like:




          It was unfortunate that we weren't able to meet as planned. I'm still very interested in the role but I'm going to struggle to get time off again next week. Would you be able to meet me one night after work? Say at x time?







          share|improve this answer














          It's annoying when that happens - and with the best will in the world it does happen. Interviewers are humans too and just as subject to last minute hiccups as the rest of us (illness etc). A good employer will recognise that this has put you in an awkward position and should be willing to work with you to rearrange with that in mind.



          It's totally fine to say something like:




          It was unfortunate that we weren't able to meet as planned. I'm still very interested in the role but I'm going to struggle to get time off again next week. Would you be able to meet me one night after work? Say at x time?








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            Not only does it show the inconvenience, but it shows that you're willing to roll with it and figure something out while still managing to meet your current obligations. After all, when you eventually leave their company, they don't want someone that drops the ball before you've left, right?
            – corsiKa
            Nov 19 at 19:40






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            If they are embarrassed at having had to cancel at short notice this gives them a graceful way to make amends.
            – Patricia Shanahan
            Nov 19 at 21:40






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            @Ertai87, in that event, you thank them for their consideration, express your regrets that you will not be able to meet with them, and THANK YOUR LUCKY STARS THAT THEY SHOWED THEIR TRUE COLORS BEFORE YOU HIRED IN, rather than after.
            – John R. Strohm
            2 days ago






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            @Ertai87 Reaffirm that I'm are unable to make any 9-5 times next week, Express regret that it doesn't appear as if we'll be able to get to meet after all, this keeps the ball in their court if they wish to propose an alternative but if not politely thank them for their time and interest in my application and use the rest of the unexpected day off to catch up on my Netflix queue? Chilling Adventures of Sabrina isn't going to watch itself!
            – motosubatsu
            2 days ago






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            @Dukeling That's not the problem. The problem is they cancelled 3 hours before the interview, wasting the OP's day off. Try canceling anything else like that (court date, flights, hotel booking) and see what happens. Usually the person doing the cancelling pays for it, not the other way around.
            – Nelson
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            Not only does it show the inconvenience, but it shows that you're willing to roll with it and figure something out while still managing to meet your current obligations. After all, when you eventually leave their company, they don't want someone that drops the ball before you've left, right?
            – corsiKa
            Nov 19 at 19:40






          • 32




            If they are embarrassed at having had to cancel at short notice this gives them a graceful way to make amends.
            – Patricia Shanahan
            Nov 19 at 21:40






          • 28




            @Ertai87, in that event, you thank them for their consideration, express your regrets that you will not be able to meet with them, and THANK YOUR LUCKY STARS THAT THEY SHOWED THEIR TRUE COLORS BEFORE YOU HIRED IN, rather than after.
            – John R. Strohm
            2 days ago






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            @Ertai87 Reaffirm that I'm are unable to make any 9-5 times next week, Express regret that it doesn't appear as if we'll be able to get to meet after all, this keeps the ball in their court if they wish to propose an alternative but if not politely thank them for their time and interest in my application and use the rest of the unexpected day off to catch up on my Netflix queue? Chilling Adventures of Sabrina isn't going to watch itself!
            – motosubatsu
            2 days ago






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            @Dukeling That's not the problem. The problem is they cancelled 3 hours before the interview, wasting the OP's day off. Try canceling anything else like that (court date, flights, hotel booking) and see what happens. Usually the person doing the cancelling pays for it, not the other way around.
            – Nelson
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          Not only does it show the inconvenience, but it shows that you're willing to roll with it and figure something out while still managing to meet your current obligations. After all, when you eventually leave their company, they don't want someone that drops the ball before you've left, right?
          – corsiKa
          Nov 19 at 19:40




          Not only does it show the inconvenience, but it shows that you're willing to roll with it and figure something out while still managing to meet your current obligations. After all, when you eventually leave their company, they don't want someone that drops the ball before you've left, right?
          – corsiKa
          Nov 19 at 19:40




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          If they are embarrassed at having had to cancel at short notice this gives them a graceful way to make amends.
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          If they are embarrassed at having had to cancel at short notice this gives them a graceful way to make amends.
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          Nov 19 at 21:40




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          @Ertai87, in that event, you thank them for their consideration, express your regrets that you will not be able to meet with them, and THANK YOUR LUCKY STARS THAT THEY SHOWED THEIR TRUE COLORS BEFORE YOU HIRED IN, rather than after.
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          @Ertai87, in that event, you thank them for their consideration, express your regrets that you will not be able to meet with them, and THANK YOUR LUCKY STARS THAT THEY SHOWED THEIR TRUE COLORS BEFORE YOU HIRED IN, rather than after.
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          @Ertai87 Reaffirm that I'm are unable to make any 9-5 times next week, Express regret that it doesn't appear as if we'll be able to get to meet after all, this keeps the ball in their court if they wish to propose an alternative but if not politely thank them for their time and interest in my application and use the rest of the unexpected day off to catch up on my Netflix queue? Chilling Adventures of Sabrina isn't going to watch itself!
          – motosubatsu
          2 days ago




          @Ertai87 Reaffirm that I'm are unable to make any 9-5 times next week, Express regret that it doesn't appear as if we'll be able to get to meet after all, this keeps the ball in their court if they wish to propose an alternative but if not politely thank them for their time and interest in my application and use the rest of the unexpected day off to catch up on my Netflix queue? Chilling Adventures of Sabrina isn't going to watch itself!
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          @Dukeling That's not the problem. The problem is they cancelled 3 hours before the interview, wasting the OP's day off. Try canceling anything else like that (court date, flights, hotel booking) and see what happens. Usually the person doing the cancelling pays for it, not the other way around.
          – Nelson
          2 days ago






          @Dukeling That's not the problem. The problem is they cancelled 3 hours before the interview, wasting the OP's day off. Try canceling anything else like that (court date, flights, hotel booking) and see what happens. Usually the person doing the cancelling pays for it, not the other way around.
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          I think it comes down to a question of how badly you want this new position and how good an opportunity it is. Also, it depends on what you think you can 'get away' with with your current employer.



          If the job is a great opportunity to advance your career and you can't afford to pass it up, then I would probably do whatever I could to make the interview happen, such as 'feigning' a sick day or family emergency, if necessary. You have to think about your own career first and I don't think most employers would be too concerned about one day, especially if you are a good employee, working hard and getting good results, and as long as it isn't a regular thing.



          However, if you do that, I think it is also very important to make the new employer aware beforehand of the difficulty for you in taking time off, and that it is unlikely you would be able to re-schedule again if they cancel again at such short notice.






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            I think it comes down to a question of how badly you want this new position and how good an opportunity it is. Also, it depends on what you think you can 'get away' with with your current employer.



            If the job is a great opportunity to advance your career and you can't afford to pass it up, then I would probably do whatever I could to make the interview happen, such as 'feigning' a sick day or family emergency, if necessary. You have to think about your own career first and I don't think most employers would be too concerned about one day, especially if you are a good employee, working hard and getting good results, and as long as it isn't a regular thing.



            However, if you do that, I think it is also very important to make the new employer aware beforehand of the difficulty for you in taking time off, and that it is unlikely you would be able to re-schedule again if they cancel again at such short notice.






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              I think it comes down to a question of how badly you want this new position and how good an opportunity it is. Also, it depends on what you think you can 'get away' with with your current employer.



              If the job is a great opportunity to advance your career and you can't afford to pass it up, then I would probably do whatever I could to make the interview happen, such as 'feigning' a sick day or family emergency, if necessary. You have to think about your own career first and I don't think most employers would be too concerned about one day, especially if you are a good employee, working hard and getting good results, and as long as it isn't a regular thing.



              However, if you do that, I think it is also very important to make the new employer aware beforehand of the difficulty for you in taking time off, and that it is unlikely you would be able to re-schedule again if they cancel again at such short notice.






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              I think it comes down to a question of how badly you want this new position and how good an opportunity it is. Also, it depends on what you think you can 'get away' with with your current employer.



              If the job is a great opportunity to advance your career and you can't afford to pass it up, then I would probably do whatever I could to make the interview happen, such as 'feigning' a sick day or family emergency, if necessary. You have to think about your own career first and I don't think most employers would be too concerned about one day, especially if you are a good employee, working hard and getting good results, and as long as it isn't a regular thing.



              However, if you do that, I think it is also very important to make the new employer aware beforehand of the difficulty for you in taking time off, and that it is unlikely you would be able to re-schedule again if they cancel again at such short notice.







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                  Remember that your current job may be the only one you have. So be very careful. Honesty is the best policy, but don't give out details to your current employer they don't need. Best wishes for success.






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                    Remember that your current job may be the only one you have. So be very careful. Honesty is the best policy, but don't give out details to your current employer they don't need. Best wishes for success.






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                          Take another day off. Just schedule it now so that it's not "calling in" again and it should be fine. If you can't get it on the schedule and you don't have anymore time off allowances, explain it to the interviewer.



                          If you got an interview, then you can probably get another job. The job you have right now is not the only thing in the world. Don't let it overstep your boundaries. Just be reasonable and mindful of what you signed up for when you agreed to take your current role and you'll be fine.






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                            Take another day off. Just schedule it now so that it's not "calling in" again and it should be fine. If you can't get it on the schedule and you don't have anymore time off allowances, explain it to the interviewer.



                            If you got an interview, then you can probably get another job. The job you have right now is not the only thing in the world. Don't let it overstep your boundaries. Just be reasonable and mindful of what you signed up for when you agreed to take your current role and you'll be fine.






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                              Take another day off. Just schedule it now so that it's not "calling in" again and it should be fine. If you can't get it on the schedule and you don't have anymore time off allowances, explain it to the interviewer.



                              If you got an interview, then you can probably get another job. The job you have right now is not the only thing in the world. Don't let it overstep your boundaries. Just be reasonable and mindful of what you signed up for when you agreed to take your current role and you'll be fine.






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                              Take another day off. Just schedule it now so that it's not "calling in" again and it should be fine. If you can't get it on the schedule and you don't have anymore time off allowances, explain it to the interviewer.



                              If you got an interview, then you can probably get another job. The job you have right now is not the only thing in the world. Don't let it overstep your boundaries. Just be reasonable and mindful of what you signed up for when you agreed to take your current role and you'll be fine.







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                                  Annoying, but don't take it personally. Managers conduct hundreds of interviews; sounds like a key interviewer and/or hiring manager had something come up.



                                  If next week is no good for you, just offer them a few dates and times when you can be available; e.g.:



                                  I am available at the following dates/times:

                                  Wed 28 Nov - morning
                                  Thu 29 Nov - afternoon
                                  Fri 30 Nov - morning


                                  This is pretty standard stuff.




                                  1. I prefer morning interviews, but some companies like afternoon. I normally give two mornings and one afternoon.

                                  2. This morning/afternoon strategy also gives you the option to take a 1/2 day with your current employer.


                                  Also, in my opinion, when proposing times:




                                  1. Avoid Mondays. Some people tend to be in a rotten mood.

                                  2. Avoid Friday afternoon. Some people don't want to be bothered, are tired from the work week, and want to get started on their weekend.






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                                    Annoying, but don't take it personally. Managers conduct hundreds of interviews; sounds like a key interviewer and/or hiring manager had something come up.



                                    If next week is no good for you, just offer them a few dates and times when you can be available; e.g.:



                                    I am available at the following dates/times:

                                    Wed 28 Nov - morning
                                    Thu 29 Nov - afternoon
                                    Fri 30 Nov - morning


                                    This is pretty standard stuff.




                                    1. I prefer morning interviews, but some companies like afternoon. I normally give two mornings and one afternoon.

                                    2. This morning/afternoon strategy also gives you the option to take a 1/2 day with your current employer.


                                    Also, in my opinion, when proposing times:




                                    1. Avoid Mondays. Some people tend to be in a rotten mood.

                                    2. Avoid Friday afternoon. Some people don't want to be bothered, are tired from the work week, and want to get started on their weekend.






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                                      up vote
                                      1
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                                      Annoying, but don't take it personally. Managers conduct hundreds of interviews; sounds like a key interviewer and/or hiring manager had something come up.



                                      If next week is no good for you, just offer them a few dates and times when you can be available; e.g.:



                                      I am available at the following dates/times:

                                      Wed 28 Nov - morning
                                      Thu 29 Nov - afternoon
                                      Fri 30 Nov - morning


                                      This is pretty standard stuff.




                                      1. I prefer morning interviews, but some companies like afternoon. I normally give two mornings and one afternoon.

                                      2. This morning/afternoon strategy also gives you the option to take a 1/2 day with your current employer.


                                      Also, in my opinion, when proposing times:




                                      1. Avoid Mondays. Some people tend to be in a rotten mood.

                                      2. Avoid Friday afternoon. Some people don't want to be bothered, are tired from the work week, and want to get started on their weekend.






                                      share|improve this answer














                                      Annoying, but don't take it personally. Managers conduct hundreds of interviews; sounds like a key interviewer and/or hiring manager had something come up.



                                      If next week is no good for you, just offer them a few dates and times when you can be available; e.g.:



                                      I am available at the following dates/times:

                                      Wed 28 Nov - morning
                                      Thu 29 Nov - afternoon
                                      Fri 30 Nov - morning


                                      This is pretty standard stuff.




                                      1. I prefer morning interviews, but some companies like afternoon. I normally give two mornings and one afternoon.

                                      2. This morning/afternoon strategy also gives you the option to take a 1/2 day with your current employer.


                                      Also, in my opinion, when proposing times:




                                      1. Avoid Mondays. Some people tend to be in a rotten mood.

                                      2. Avoid Friday afternoon. Some people don't want to be bothered, are tired from the work week, and want to get started on their weekend.







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