When you receive a call or email requesting an interview, you are elated. You’ve successfully navigated the first step of a job search. However, the way you schedule the interview will speak volumes about the type of professional you are.
What messages are you sending as you set a time? Are you inflexible and demanding or open and accommodating? Everyone has things to schedule around. The way you communicate your availability will demonstrate that you are prioritizing this opportunity and being considerate of their schedules and timelines. Employers are seeking to add valuable members to a team: ensure you don’t lead with ego and rigidity.
