Is it OK to reschedule a job interview?

Your employer will deem you unreliable and unprofessional if you have to reschedule an interview for something that could have been avoided, could have waited or has made you seem uninterested in the job (like choosing an activity over the interview).

How do you politely ask to reschedule?

While I was looking forward to our meeting on [date] at [time], I regretfully will have to reschedule. [Option to explain the reason you can no longer attend the meeting.] I am still very interested in [reason for meeting]. I am available on [reschedule request date] and [additional reschedule date].

How should you go about rescheduling an interview?

First,be prepared. Anticipate problems to prevent potential emergencies.

How can I cancel a job interview?

Give advanced notice for cancelling your interview. As soon as you know that you need to cancel your job interview, contact your interviewer. Don’t waste anyone’s time by waiting to cancel your interview. Instead, cancel it as soon as you know that you are no longer interested in interviewing for that position.

How early should I arrive to my job interview?

The ideal time to arrive for an interview is around 5-10 minutes beforehand. This will give you just enough time to inform the receptionist, go the bathroom if needed, gather your thoughts and take a few deep breaths before you meet your interviewer face-to-face.

How to cancel an interview?

1) Give your notice as soon as possible. When you’ve decided to cancel an interview, you should contact the hiring manager as soon as possible. 2) Plan to reschedule if needed. If you can’t attend the interview due to unforeseen circumstances, you can still attempt to reschedule. 3) Be brief and courteous. When canceling an interview, you don’t need to give a reason, though offering one is common in this scenario. 4) Mention the interview details. When you call or email, be sure to mention the date, time and location of the interview.