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Applying for a job when you can’t do the interview date listed…

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BeeofLight · 07/09/2026 10:17

I have seen a job I want to apply for but I already know I can’t do the interview date listed. Would you include this info in your application? I absolutely cannot make the date given.

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sunshinebelieve · 07/09/2026 10:18

I would call them and ask

MeNotYouJustMe · 07/09/2026 10:19

I phoned the organisation when this happened to me - they really wanted me to come for interview so they offered me a different date.

i got the job.

I think it depends on how much they want you!

Casualuser · 07/09/2026 10:20

Apply anyway. Why cant you do the date?

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ElefantAndCastle · 07/09/2026 10:21

Ask!

LochLoughton · 07/09/2026 10:22

I wouldn't put it in my application - too easy to be sifted out.

I would wait until shortlisted (i.e. they are interested in you) and then ask if it's possible to do an alternative date. If they say yes, that's great. If no, then you haven't lost anything as your other option is not to apply at all.

Moveoverdarlin · 07/09/2026 10:22

Apply anyway. If you get progressed explain.

LlynTegid · 07/09/2026 10:23

Ask.

Absolutely cannot make the date, perhaps when asking you will need to explain why.

BeeofLight · 07/09/2026 11:29

Lovely, I’ll apply then. Might not even make interview stage anyway! But I won’t mention it in my application.

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