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How soon should we set up our phone interview time slots?


Forum Post 5 Answers How soon should we set up our phone interview time slots?

Hi,

I have been asked to choose my phone interview time slots by Google.
Before when should I tell it?

I want to take my interviews much later because I want to prepare for it.
But I don't know what exact time I'll be free *on a day so far away*.

So I'm confused about what I should do.
Please suggest.
Thanks

 - peanuts December 20, 2013 | Flag |


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Pick a time likely to work, and try to keep the appointment. (For instance, mark off that time (+buffer to not give indications) as BUSY or something in your calendar of current job etc).

You can always ask the recruiters to change it later, if you think you cannot keep it. It won't be seen badly, don't worry about it.

- Anonymous December 22, 2013 | Flag Reply
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Thanks, but I was asking before when should I tell them this.
Is telling too late (like 1 month after they mail me asking me to set my dates and times) okay?

- peanuts December 23, 2013 | Flag
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Tell the recruiter you need some time to brush up and would like to set one up a month later.

- Anonymous December 23, 2013 | Flag
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So tell them earlier, basically.

- Anonymous December 23, 2013 | Flag
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Ask your recruiter if you could wait a month to interview so you can prepare.

- Anonymous January 02, 2014 | Flag Reply




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