I have an interview next week. Do I take the day (or part of the day) off? What do I say to my director?

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It’s only awkward if you see him there interviewing for the same job

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“I have an appointment” has never failed me

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I’m usually vague about my actual appointments so that my interview “appointments” don’t draw attention. Covert

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If you need to take the day, then say "I have some personal tasks I need to handle that day and I will need to be out that day." No explanation necessary.

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Don’t say anything just disappear and come back after the interview is done

Seriously, just say you've got an appointment or are not feeling well enough to make it in that day. Never fails.

I need to take X day off

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