Ever wonder what to do when you arrive too early for your interview, because you just didn’t know how long it was going to take to get there, and you definitely didn’t want to be late? Days as a Recruiter or Hiring Manager are jam-packed and chaotic most of the time. Interviews are scheduled in between meetings, work, phone calls and other interviews. So, when the receptionist calls and says, “Your interview is here.” half an hour to 15 minutes before the scheduled time it throws people off. We feel bad you are waiting, but we set the time for a reason. So, my advice is to ALWAYS arrive early…from five to ten minutes. No more. Five minutes if you are meeting in a hotel lobby, coffee shop or restaurant and up to ten minutes early if entering a building with a receptionist, and multiple floors. Obviously, use your judgement to see if there is a security process. The Recruiter or Recruiting Coordinator will have this information for you and then use your judgement.
