I got a call from one of the talent acquisition specialist [TAS] who wanted to interview me for a position in her company. She scheduled me for a Friday interview. I asked her: “Is there a Tuesday schedule?” She said: “Yes, there is.” I asked what time would be best and she retorted that I could drop by anytime between 1pm to 8pm.

Come Monday, I went to check the address that the lady TAS has given me. I found out that it will take three rides coming from my house going to the place but only one ride going home. It also took me more than an hour to arrive at the place since if I travel at 12 noon. I decided to waste time in the nearest eatery and get to see the people who just came from work.

On the interview day I arrived at the place before noon time. I logged in the reception hall where the receptionist guard informed me that the TAS will not be available until 1pm. I said it is perfectly fine and ask the guard for the nearest 711.  Accommodatingly, the guard gave me the direction and I told him that I will be back after 15 minutes. I went back at 12:30.

Why schedule it on a Tuesday instead of a Friday? It is the same reason as I have mentioned about timing BUT the most important one is about preparation. If you schedule the meeting impromptu then you will have very few information about the company and what they will need. You will also have less time to psychologically prepare yourself. Friday is a time when everyone is wrapping up. Monday is when everyone has the hangover from a two day rest. So, Tuesday is when you will be treated fair and squire.

Why come early? Of course you do not want to be late. That will give them a bad impression on your time management.  Why choose the first hours? It is better to be listed ahead of the other applicants – your competitors.  Positively, there is a saying that goes: the early bird catches the worm.  It will give you the chance to scout about the place and the people who are going to work.

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