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Know where you are going
Filed Under (Business) by Jason Monastra on 18-07-2008
One of the most basic things that we sometimes overlook is the location of our interview. With growing cities and changing street names, the complexity of challenges has multiplied when considering how to and when to arrive on your interview. Location. Location. Location.
The location of the interview should be known well in advance previous to the interview. Research the street address and utilize the Internet to get directions. There are numerous options that are available for directions, such as MapQuest and Google. Place your home address into the system and see how to get there. If you will be coming from your current job, place that address in the system and see how long it will take to get there. Consider the traffic patterns during the time you will be traveling and allow for more congested times during lunch and more popular travel times.
Run a test drive. If you have ample time, make the drive to the location so you know the area. Even in a town you know well or have lived, there are roads and locations that you think you might know but do not. Remember road construction as well, as this will delay your arrival or could mis-direct the normal directions. Be careful and allow for plenty of time to arrive. You will feel more comfortable and less stressed due to the additional time. Being at the location and in the lobby 15 minutes previous is considered professional.
Never be scared to ask for directions……this is for everyone. If you are lost, ask someone. Better to be on-time and humble than lost and late. There is nothing more unimpressive than being late….it tells more about who you are as a candidate than anything else and sets a first impression even before the hiring manager lays eyes on you and says hello.
Drive safe.
