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I took a video interview late last month, and got a response the next day asking me to schedule a time for a telephonic technical interview. The exact words used were:
I would like to schedule a technical phone interview for you with one of our engineers in the next few weeks.
As the recruiter mentioned "next few weeks", I thought I might schedule it in three weeks time. That gives me enough time to prepare for the interview and meet my current upcoming school deadlines as well.
I offered three dates three weeks from the interview. Was that a mistake? Should I have picked closer dates? I sent the e-mail only yesterday so it's just been a day, but nevertheless, should I send a follow-up e-mail to let them know I'm open to earlier dates too?
I did, however, mention this in my e-mail, just in case those dates were a problem.
Please let me know if these dates are appropriate.
In general, when an interviewer asks for scheduling a date based on your schedule, what's the best approach to handle such a situation?
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I took a video interview late last month, and got a response the next day asking me to schedule a time for a telephonic technical interview. The exact words used were:
I would like to schedule a technical phone interview for you with one of our engineers in the next few weeks.
As the recruiter mentioned "next few weeks", I thought I might schedule it in three weeks time. That gives me enough time to prepare for the interview and meet my current upcoming school deadlines as well.
I offered three dates three weeks from the interview. Was that a mistake? Should I have picked closer dates? I sent the e-mail only yesterday so it's just been a day, but nevertheless, should I send a follow-up e-mail to let them know I'm open to earlier dates too?
I did, however, mention this in my e-mail, just in case those dates were a problem.
Please let me know if these dates are appropriate.
In general, when an interviewer asks for scheduling a date based on your schedule, what's the best approach to handle such a situation?
interviewing internship scheduling
edited Nov 4 '15 at 2:49
Codingo
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asked Nov 3 '15 at 22:35
Manish Giri
1236
suggest improvements |Â
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I took a video interview late last month, and got a response the next day asking me to schedule a time for a telephonic technical interview. The exact words used were:
I would like to schedule a technical phone interview for you with one of our engineers in the next few weeks.
As the recruiter mentioned "next few weeks", I thought I might schedule it in three weeks time. That gives me enough time to prepare for the interview and meet my current upcoming school deadlines as well.
I offered three dates three weeks from the interview. Was that a mistake? Should I have picked closer dates? I sent the e-mail only yesterday so it's just been a day, but nevertheless, should I send a follow-up e-mail to let them know I'm open to earlier dates too?
I did, however, mention this in my e-mail, just in case those dates were a problem.
Please let me know if these dates are appropriate.
In general, when an interviewer asks for scheduling a date based on your schedule, what's the best approach to handle such a situation?
interviewing internship scheduling
edited Nov 4 '15 at 2:49
Codingo
3,24331941
asked Nov 3 '15 at 22:35
Manish Giri
1236
I took a video interview late last month, and got a response the next day asking me to schedule a time for a telephonic technical interview. The exact words used were:
I would like to schedule a technical phone interview for you with one of our engineers in the next few weeks.
As the recruiter mentioned "next few weeks", I thought I might schedule it in three weeks time. That gives me enough time to prepare for the interview and meet my current upcoming school deadlines as well.
I offered three dates three weeks from the interview. Was that a mistake? Should I have picked closer dates? I sent the e-mail only yesterday so it's just been a day, but nevertheless, should I send a follow-up e-mail to let them know I'm open to earlier dates too?
I did, however, mention this in my e-mail, just in case those dates were a problem.
Please let me know if these dates are appropriate.
In general, when an interviewer asks for scheduling a date based on your schedule, what's the best approach to handle such a situation?
interviewing internship scheduling
edited Nov 4 '15 at 2:49
Codingo
3,24331941
asked Nov 3 '15 at 22:35
Manish Giri
1236
edited Nov 4 '15 at 2:49
Codingo
3,24331941
edited Nov 4 '15 at 2:49
Codingo
3,24331941
edited Nov 4 '15 at 2:49
Codingo
3,24331941
3,24331941
asked Nov 3 '15 at 22:35
Manish Giri
1236
asked Nov 3 '15 at 22:35
Manish Giri
1236
asked Nov 3 '15 at 22:35
Manish Giri
1236
1236
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Was that a mistake since they're in 3 weeks from now? Should I have picked a sooner date?
I'm afraid so. It's not a huge mistake and it's not likely to be a problem, but it's not ideal to be unavailable for two weeks without having a valid reason why. If you're in the middle of exams or huge project deadlines, you should have given that as the reason why you're not available sooner but you can discount the rest of this post.
What the recruiter was actually asking was for moments when you're available to talk. As you're a student your response should have been something like:
My school schedule is very packed at the moment but I'm free on Monday mornings and Thursday afternoons so those moments would be ideal. I can also make time for a call on other days1. if that doesn't work for you. I'm also available in the evening after 1700.2
In general, when an interviewer asks for scheduling a date based on your schedule, what's the best approach to handle such a situation?
There's no universal answer. It depends on whether you're currently employed or studying and how the recruiter specifically worded his question. Usually you'd say that you're available on most workdays and would list exceptions such as days when you're in a lot of meetings or moments when you're travelling. A phone interview is usually short enough that it's not too much trouble to fit it into your day.
Now, none of this means that you screwed up or should worry. They know you're a student and new to the workplace so you will be cut a lot of slack when it comes to stuff like this. Because of that you can email them back and say that you realised they meant to check your availability and give them a variation of what I wrote above. As long as you're apologetic about the confusion, the fact that you realised your mistake will be a positive sign. That said, the fact that you asked if the days were appropriate in your mail might be enough for them to realise that you're new to this and cause them to write back asking if you're available sooner. You didn't commit a real faux pas so you don't need to write back.
As for requiring time to prepare, I'll direct you to my answer on a related question. The gist of it is: "don't worry if you're not immediately available but don't build in an unnecessarily long buffer to do unnecessary amounts of prep."
1Assuming that you don't mind skipping an hour of class. If you do, instead specify the gaps in your classes if you have any, even if they're only an hour long.
2Specify the days you're available if you have late classes.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:48
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answered Nov 3 '15 at 23:03
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Thank You for your answer and the linked answer as well! It's really helpful, not just for my situation, but as a general guideline as well!
– Manish Giri
Nov 4 '15 at 0:58
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1 Answer
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active
oldest
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oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
5
down vote
accepted
Was that a mistake since they're in 3 weeks from now? Should I have picked a sooner date?
I'm afraid so. It's not a huge mistake and it's not likely to be a problem, but it's not ideal to be unavailable for two weeks without having a valid reason why. If you're in the middle of exams or huge project deadlines, you should have given that as the reason why you're not available sooner but you can discount the rest of this post.
What the recruiter was actually asking was for moments when you're available to talk. As you're a student your response should have been something like:
My school schedule is very packed at the moment but I'm free on Monday mornings and Thursday afternoons so those moments would be ideal. I can also make time for a call on other days1. if that doesn't work for you. I'm also available in the evening after 1700.2
In general, when an interviewer asks for scheduling a date based on your schedule, what's the best approach to handle such a situation?
There's no universal answer. It depends on whether you're currently employed or studying and how the recruiter specifically worded his question. Usually you'd say that you're available on most workdays and would list exceptions such as days when you're in a lot of meetings or moments when you're travelling. A phone interview is usually short enough that it's not too much trouble to fit it into your day.
Now, none of this means that you screwed up or should worry. They know you're a student and new to the workplace so you will be cut a lot of slack when it comes to stuff like this. Because of that you can email them back and say that you realised they meant to check your availability and give them a variation of what I wrote above. As long as you're apologetic about the confusion, the fact that you realised your mistake will be a positive sign. That said, the fact that you asked if the days were appropriate in your mail might be enough for them to realise that you're new to this and cause them to write back asking if you're available sooner. You didn't commit a real faux pas so you don't need to write back.
As for requiring time to prepare, I'll direct you to my answer on a related question. The gist of it is: "don't worry if you're not immediately available but don't build in an unnecessarily long buffer to do unnecessary amounts of prep."
1Assuming that you don't mind skipping an hour of class. If you do, instead specify the gaps in your classes if you have any, even if they're only an hour long.
2Specify the days you're available if you have late classes.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:48
Community♦
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answered Nov 3 '15 at 23:03
Lilienthal♦
53.9k36183218
Thank You for your answer and the linked answer as well! It's really helpful, not just for my situation, but as a general guideline as well!
– Manish Giri
Nov 4 '15 at 0:58
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
Was that a mistake since they're in 3 weeks from now? Should I have picked a sooner date?
I'm afraid so. It's not a huge mistake and it's not likely to be a problem, but it's not ideal to be unavailable for two weeks without having a valid reason why. If you're in the middle of exams or huge project deadlines, you should have given that as the reason why you're not available sooner but you can discount the rest of this post.
What the recruiter was actually asking was for moments when you're available to talk. As you're a student your response should have been something like:
My school schedule is very packed at the moment but I'm free on Monday mornings and Thursday afternoons so those moments would be ideal. I can also make time for a call on other days1. if that doesn't work for you. I'm also available in the evening after 1700.2
In general, when an interviewer asks for scheduling a date based on your schedule, what's the best approach to handle such a situation?
There's no universal answer. It depends on whether you're currently employed or studying and how the recruiter specifically worded his question. Usually you'd say that you're available on most workdays and would list exceptions such as days when you're in a lot of meetings or moments when you're travelling. A phone interview is usually short enough that it's not too much trouble to fit it into your day.
Now, none of this means that you screwed up or should worry. They know you're a student and new to the workplace so you will be cut a lot of slack when it comes to stuff like this. Because of that you can email them back and say that you realised they meant to check your availability and give them a variation of what I wrote above. As long as you're apologetic about the confusion, the fact that you realised your mistake will be a positive sign. That said, the fact that you asked if the days were appropriate in your mail might be enough for them to realise that you're new to this and cause them to write back asking if you're available sooner. You didn't commit a real faux pas so you don't need to write back.
As for requiring time to prepare, I'll direct you to my answer on a related question. The gist of it is: "don't worry if you're not immediately available but don't build in an unnecessarily long buffer to do unnecessary amounts of prep."
1Assuming that you don't mind skipping an hour of class. If you do, instead specify the gaps in your classes if you have any, even if they're only an hour long.
2Specify the days you're available if you have late classes.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:48
Community♦
1
answered Nov 3 '15 at 23:03
Lilienthal♦
53.9k36183218
Thank You for your answer and the linked answer as well! It's really helpful, not just for my situation, but as a general guideline as well!
– Manish Giri
Nov 4 '15 at 0:58
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
Was that a mistake since they're in 3 weeks from now? Should I have picked a sooner date?
I'm afraid so. It's not a huge mistake and it's not likely to be a problem, but it's not ideal to be unavailable for two weeks without having a valid reason why. If you're in the middle of exams or huge project deadlines, you should have given that as the reason why you're not available sooner but you can discount the rest of this post.
What the recruiter was actually asking was for moments when you're available to talk. As you're a student your response should have been something like:
My school schedule is very packed at the moment but I'm free on Monday mornings and Thursday afternoons so those moments would be ideal. I can also make time for a call on other days1. if that doesn't work for you. I'm also available in the evening after 1700.2
In general, when an interviewer asks for scheduling a date based on your schedule, what's the best approach to handle such a situation?
There's no universal answer. It depends on whether you're currently employed or studying and how the recruiter specifically worded his question. Usually you'd say that you're available on most workdays and would list exceptions such as days when you're in a lot of meetings or moments when you're travelling. A phone interview is usually short enough that it's not too much trouble to fit it into your day.
Now, none of this means that you screwed up or should worry. They know you're a student and new to the workplace so you will be cut a lot of slack when it comes to stuff like this. Because of that you can email them back and say that you realised they meant to check your availability and give them a variation of what I wrote above. As long as you're apologetic about the confusion, the fact that you realised your mistake will be a positive sign. That said, the fact that you asked if the days were appropriate in your mail might be enough for them to realise that you're new to this and cause them to write back asking if you're available sooner. You didn't commit a real faux pas so you don't need to write back.
As for requiring time to prepare, I'll direct you to my answer on a related question. The gist of it is: "don't worry if you're not immediately available but don't build in an unnecessarily long buffer to do unnecessary amounts of prep."
1Assuming that you don't mind skipping an hour of class. If you do, instead specify the gaps in your classes if you have any, even if they're only an hour long.
2Specify the days you're available if you have late classes.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:48
Community♦
1
answered Nov 3 '15 at 23:03
Lilienthal♦
53.9k36183218
Was that a mistake since they're in 3 weeks from now? Should I have picked a sooner date?
I'm afraid so. It's not a huge mistake and it's not likely to be a problem, but it's not ideal to be unavailable for two weeks without having a valid reason why. If you're in the middle of exams or huge project deadlines, you should have given that as the reason why you're not available sooner but you can discount the rest of this post.
What the recruiter was actually asking was for moments when you're available to talk. As you're a student your response should have been something like:
My school schedule is very packed at the moment but I'm free on Monday mornings and Thursday afternoons so those moments would be ideal. I can also make time for a call on other days1. if that doesn't work for you. I'm also available in the evening after 1700.2
In general, when an interviewer asks for scheduling a date based on your schedule, what's the best approach to handle such a situation?
There's no universal answer. It depends on whether you're currently employed or studying and how the recruiter specifically worded his question. Usually you'd say that you're available on most workdays and would list exceptions such as days when you're in a lot of meetings or moments when you're travelling. A phone interview is usually short enough that it's not too much trouble to fit it into your day.
Now, none of this means that you screwed up or should worry. They know you're a student and new to the workplace so you will be cut a lot of slack when it comes to stuff like this. Because of that you can email them back and say that you realised they meant to check your availability and give them a variation of what I wrote above. As long as you're apologetic about the confusion, the fact that you realised your mistake will be a positive sign. That said, the fact that you asked if the days were appropriate in your mail might be enough for them to realise that you're new to this and cause them to write back asking if you're available sooner. You didn't commit a real faux pas so you don't need to write back.
As for requiring time to prepare, I'll direct you to my answer on a related question. The gist of it is: "don't worry if you're not immediately available but don't build in an unnecessarily long buffer to do unnecessary amounts of prep."
1Assuming that you don't mind skipping an hour of class. If you do, instead specify the gaps in your classes if you have any, even if they're only an hour long.
2Specify the days you're available if you have late classes.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:48
Community♦
1
answered Nov 3 '15 at 23:03
Lilienthal♦
53.9k36183218
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:48
Community♦
1
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:48
Community♦
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edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:48
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answered Nov 3 '15 at 23:03
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53.9k36183218
answered Nov 3 '15 at 23:03
Lilienthal♦
53.9k36183218
answered Nov 3 '15 at 23:03
Lilienthal♦
53.9k36183218
53.9k36183218
Thank You for your answer and the linked answer as well! It's really helpful, not just for my situation, but as a general guideline as well!
– Manish Giri
Nov 4 '15 at 0:58
suggest improvements |Â
Thank You for your answer and the linked answer as well! It's really helpful, not just for my situation, but as a general guideline as well!
– Manish Giri
Nov 4 '15 at 0:58
Thank You for your answer and the linked answer as well! It's really helpful, not just for my situation, but as a general guideline as well!
– Manish Giri
Nov 4 '15 at 0:58
Thank You for your answer and the linked answer as well! It's really helpful, not just for my situation, but as a general guideline as well!
– Manish Giri
Nov 4 '15 at 0:58
suggest improvements |Â
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