2023-09-30 02:15:26
A TikToker and job seeker has sparked a debate by posting a video in which she describes being criticized for arriving three minutes late for a job interview.
Alyssa Yeoman says her interview was going well until she was asked about being late.
The latter immediately admitted to having arrived at 11:03 a.m. for her interview scheduled for 11 a.m., explaining that she had been delayed by traffic congestion.
“I thought there was a 5-minute grace period for being late, no matter where you were going,” she said.
The TikToker surveyed Internet users on this question and opinions are rather divided.
“A five-minute grace period is not a convention, but if a candidate alerts me of their lateness, I will never let that aspect harm their chances,” says one woman.
“Arriving late is not ideal, but this reaction says a lot about the company culture, Red Flag,” proclaims another Internet user.
“You should always arrive early for an interview, but 3 minutes late is not enough to rule out a good application,” says another person.
“Being late for an interview is never a good sign. It’s about making a good first impression,” says one Internet user.
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