Interview Question.

[Rosencra]

So I applied for a job at this company about a year ago and didn't hear anything, and then a couple weeks back a recruiter for another smaller company under the larger company's umbrella contacted me saying they wanted to interview me for a job. I have gone through most of the process, the final in person interview is next. How do I let them know, without completely ruining my chances of getting this job, that I will need a week off l shortly after I start because of a family vacation that was scheduled 10 months ago and that I spent A LOT of money on that I won't be able to get back. I really want this job. It is a great opportunity and getting contacted by that recruiter was a completely unexpected event. Any advice?

[rockyracoon]

Just be honest in the interview. They can only say yay or nay, and it's something they would have come across quite a lot, I'd imagine.

[waterboatman]

Tell them the truth. If they have anything about them they will organise things accordingly.

[rowanwitch]

If they want you they will work around it. The only thing is it will probably be unpaid as you haven't worked with them long enough to accrue much annual leave.

[Hopkirk]

Bring it up when they ask if you have any questions

[Maydup]

Leave it as late as possible in the interview but do mention it. Mention it as a fact, ie that you have a pre booked holiday which you need them to note, rather than ask it as a question as to whether or not you can have the time.

Good luck with the interview.

[pixie374]

We always honoured prebooked holidays, just let them know.