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To think 5 - 5.30pm is late for a job interview?

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SharpPlumUser · 16/09/2026 19:33

It’s a first-stage interview via Microsoft Teams. I’m slightly concerned that, by then, the interviewers will be mentally finished for the day!

How do I make sure I still stand out when they’re likely tired and ready to log off?

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MagneticSquirrel · 16/09/2026 19:45

That’s well within working hours - we used to do face to face interviews at 6-7pm or 6:30-7:30 after a full day of client work.

SoSoLong · 16/09/2026 19:39

It's within working hours, so not late as such. I'm personally much more stressed when I'm interviewing in the middle of the day and I know I've got a string of meetings still coming up afterwards, and my email and Teams are pinging with requests I've not got the time to reply to.

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