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Bain & Company Hi all, I am interested in making the move to the Middle East, however starting from august/September. What do you think are the prospects for the future in the region? Do you envisage a hiring freeze or are companies still going strong? Thanks!McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group Kearney Bain & Company
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Be honest and tell them that you don't want to pass whatever you have onto them. If they're not sympathetic, maybe it's a clue as to how they will be after you start working there
Depends on how bad the cold is. If you can load up on OTC meds and come across as put together (especially since its still 2 days away), I'd do it. But if you're curled up in bed and can't think straight, (1) it may be more than a cold and (2) I'd probably reschedule.
I’ve never heard a hiring manager say it’s flaky to reschedule an interview….if they do think that, is that a company you want to work for?
Maybe tell them and give them the option to reschedule or come as is. Depending upon the interviewer it could go either way. Many would be happy that you show in sickness and in health. Personally, I would be happy for the information regardless and would be fine to reschedule.
I like the person suggesting to let them know and say you’re open to either option (move forward or reschedule), just want to let them know. If it’s remote, I’d work through it but in person it can be uncomfortable.
Pre Covid I had two separate interviews while sick and neither were fun. One I got the job and the other I didn’t. Regardless, I ended up in coughing fits and tears forming in my eyes from trying to hold back coughs. I had lots of Kleenex and cough drops on hand. And did most interviews sucking on a cough drop with plenty of water. They were all understanding of not feeling well and felt bad but it was definitely a struggle, especially the one I had four 30 min back to backs. I think I managed one fine and halfway through the second, I felt like a wreck. I do feel like pre covid this was much more normal and expected to just show up, although now if I was interviewing someone and they showed up that sick, I’d be more turned off by it because I personally don’t want to be around anyone sick, especially if I think they could have rescheduled or done something virtually instead.
Load up! Shows your commitment and shows your serious about the opportunity. I have known people to miss their partner interviews because they were sick and were denied.
If it’s just a cold, then take OTC meds and let them know you have a slight cold. They’ll appreciate the heads up. Two days from now you should be grand.