If you find yourself running late, let the hiring manager know via a phone call. It is important that you don’t lie about how far you are just to appease them.
In a survey conducted by LinkedIn in 2022, 94 per cent of recruiters said that they appreciate candidates who respond to them quickly and professionally.
This means that prompt and professional communication can make a big difference in how you are perceived by the hiring manager.
Here are two scenarios: You are on your way to a job interview and suddenly, you find yourself stuck in gridlock traffic. There are no boda bodas you can hop on, and you soon realise that you will be many minutes late.
Or, you missed an email inviting you to an interview, only to see it many days after the scheduled interview date. What do you do? Show up unannounced and request to be interviewed?
