Personal appearance on job interviews (weird situation)

[pinkiepie_RN]

Alright, here goes. I had my wisdom teeth extracted about 4 weeks ago. They healed fine and I thought that was it. Recently I've developed swelling and some pain in the extraction site, probably dry socket. I AM NOT ASKING FOR MEDICAL ADVICE; I'm seeing my oral surgeon tomorrow morning. Assuming everything goes alright tomorrow with my surgeon, I have a job interview later in the morning tomorrow. Would it be completely idiotic for me to go on a job interview with half of a swollen face, explaining the situation if necessary or should I just re-schedule? I can talk just fine but I'm worried about looking funny. I know it's probably silly and as long as I dress up and sell myself I can still probably stand a chance but I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with a situation like this or advice.

Thanks,

Christine

[changeofpaceRN]

To the OP: If you go to the interview then definately mention to them that you've had surgery, it would demonstrate that you are keen and eager for the position.

I completely disagree with what your saying here and this sort of attitude quite frankly is just ridiculous. People SHOULD call off when they are sick, I don't want to work alongside nurses who are going to spread their germs to patients and staff. If someone has surgery then they shouldn't come in to work then should be able to recuperate and get better so they can work more efficiently.

Yes people should call off when they are sick and capable of spreading something contagious. When I said sick in THIS circumstance, I meant for her situation. I wasn't aware that you could catch a swollen face... she is going in for a 30 min interview and that shows initiative, she is not going in for a 12 hr shift. Some people might find that "ridiculous" but to each their own.

[cherrybreeze, ADN, RN]

I agree to go and just explain the swelling (also, since you will only go with the surgeon's ok, mention that you have their permission, but just want them to know why you look like you do). I think it'll work in your favor not in that it'll speak for your perseverance, per say, but just that you'll stick out among the others; they are going to remember you, and that can be good!

Best of luck!

[Jolie, BSN]

You can rest assured that the recruiter and manager will clearly remember which candidate you are!

[pinkiepie_RN]

Question for you guys related to the original question - the earliest I could get in to see my oral surgeon was 7:30A. My interview is at 9A, about 30 minutes away. Should I call the hospital I'm interviewing at and let them know that I'll be arriving possibly late ahead of time (and have cushion time in case it does run over) or just play it by ear and if I know that I'll be late, call before the interview time?

[Jolie, BSN]

I'd call ahead of time. Explain the nature of the delay, and no one will hold it against you. But the recruiter or manager may prefer to reschedule you to a later time so that they don't risk sitting around and waiting for you to arrive.