How to interview people who work

Every second applicant is looking for work, not quitting the previous one. What to do if they called for an interview, and you have a full-time mode in the office? There are a few tricks.

Recruiters will not be surprised that you work. Ask for an appointment before or after work, at 9 or 19 hours. In many companies, the irregular regime, and meetings earlier than 9 am or later than 19 hours may also be acceptable.
For yourself, think about whether you are ready to work in a structure with a possible irregular schedule.

Lunch is also your personal time. If the interview is taking place nearby, you can catch it.

Recruiters often make concessions to valuable specialists and agree to meet with them outside the office - at lunch or after work in a place convenient for the candidate. Such a privilege is also possible if you are being hunted or you are a unique professional.

The initial stages of the interview are often automated, for example, during mass selection. In a number of companies, they were given to the Vera robot, which selects a resume at the request of employers, calls up candidates, and conducts a video interview.

The first questions about future work can be asked to a real recruiter - by phone. You can learn about the conditions (schedule, functionality - in general terms), draw the first conclusions and understand whether you want the next steps or not.
Just talk on the phone outside the office - at lunchtime, for example. How to prepare for the conversation, we talked about earlier.

Recruiters conduct initial interviews and on Skype. This is the norm for federal companies, where they often look for candidates from the regions, for the IT sphere, etc. If it’s very difficult for you over time, find out if it is possible to talk online.
Be sure to read our article on the oddities on Skype interviews and do not repeat the mistakes of others.

If none of the options came up. It remains to take the day at your own expense, at the expense of vacation, a “quarterly” day off (in some companies there is such a practice), arrange a vacation. And plan for interview days off. If it is convenient emotionally and allows the territorial remoteness of companies, plan a couple of interviews on your free day - save time, do not miss the opportunity.

Successful job interviews!