Missed Interviews

A no show for an interview is frustrating. It's a complete waste of time but also it's discourteous. How should the interviewer play this? Is it a red flag for which there is no way back? I don't agree ..... and I'll try to explain why I feel this way.

For both parties, you've been given an opportunity. To use a phrase that seems to come up quite often, it's not what you've done, it's what you do next. For the interviewer, you've been given an opportunity to see how the candidate reacts. Do they apologise? How do they try to make amends?

If you're the type of person that refuses second chances, then good luck to you. I live in the real world where things happen, problems arise, often without warning. If you think your own life will be a straight line to success without hiccup, then I have news for you!

When you hire someone, it's inevitable that they will encounter problems during their work. Wouldn't you like to know how they will react? How they will address the situation and make amends?

If the candidate does not contact you or no apology is made, you've been given an insight into their character. It's great to know this beforehand, right?

If the employer won't offer you (the candidate) a second chance, or even the chance to explain, would you really like to work for someone like that? You've learned a lot through this and I, for one, would pay good money to obtain that knowledge before wasting years of my life in a role.

When you make a mistake, apologise. When you hear an apology, accept it.