How to Confirm a Job Interview

How to Confirm a Job Interview How to Confirm a Job Interview Its always a good idea to confirm a job interview, especially if it was scheduled more than a week in advance. Not only will it make you appear professional, but it provides one last opportunity to double-check that you have the correct location, date, and time. As well as confirming these details, you can also ask for the name of the person you will be meeting with and where to go in the building once youve arrived.   Tips for Confirming a Job Interview When you  schedule a job interview, be sure to confirm the interview location, as well as the date and time. Weve heard from job seekers who didnt have an accurate address and ended up missing their job interview. Weve also heard from applicants who didnt write down the correct time and even from someone who got the day wrong. Showing up on the wrong day is embarrassing and will make you seem disorganized and unprofessional. Given how hard it can be to get an interview, its important to get all the details right. If you dont, and you miss the interview, you may not get a second chance. Taking the time to confirm the details will help you  avoid interview stress, as well. As in all your correspondence with the interviewer, be polite and professional. While you want to confirm the details, avoid asking questions that could be easily answered through a quick online search. For instance, dont request directions to the office; if you have the address, you can figure out how to get there on your own.   Check the Interview Details Confirm, with the person scheduling the interview, the street address, the floor, and the suite if its in a large office building. Also, confirm which department you are interviewing with and who are going to meet. Sample Job Interview Confirmation Here is an example of a job interview confirmation email that you can use as inspiration to write our own.   Subject line: Interview confirmation for the graphic designer position - Neil Karlson   Dear Mr. Martins,   Thank you very much for arranging the interview for the graphics designer role at ABC Company, located at 785 Union St, on Tuesday, April 15 at 9:30 a.m.   When you have a moment, can you please share the name and job title of the person who will be interviewing me?   Im looking forward to Tuesdays conversation, and the opportunity to share my background and learn more about this position. If I can provide any additional information prior to the interview, please just let me know.   Best,   Neil   See more information on how to send an email confirmation email prior to an interview.   Map the Directions When youre interviewing in a location youre not familiar with making sure you map your directions. The mapping apps on your smartphone or Google Maps are excellent resources for getting directions and for mapping the location where you need to go. Options are available for driving, walking, and mass transit directions. Check out which works best for getting to the interview in a timely manner. (Sometimes heavy or unpredictable traffic can make public transportation or walking the best option.) Research parking options, as well, so you dont get tied up seeking a parking spot. If youre not positive where the interview will be held, do a trial run and visit your interview location ahead of time so you know exactly where youre going. That way, youll be sure not to be late for your interview. Plan on Extra Time Finally, give yourself extra time to get there - even if you know precisely where youre going. Rushing can leave you looking sweaty and feeling flustered. Sometimes the entrances to large office buildings or company campuses can be perplexing and overwhelming.   With an extra five or ten minutes, youll have a cushion of time, just in case, there are any glitches along the way. With that extra time, you can avoid rushing and will have a few minutes to freshen up before your interview. This can help reduce pre-interview jitters.   When You Need to Cancel or Reschedule If something changes and you need to  reschedule  or  cancel  the interview, give the employer as much notice as possible. You can reach out by email or phone. Suggest alternate times for the interview when you contact the hiring manager. After the rescheduled interview, make sure to mention the interviewers accommodation in your thank you note, too.