Late on interview.

emmy27 · Sep 3, 2015

We can't know whether they meant you were done with the process for certain, so you could call and ask to be certain. But it sounds very much like they mean they are no longer interested in interviewing you.

It's important to build in a TON of extra time to be on-time for job interviews- most interviewers won't accept any excuse for being late, and "can't find parking" isn't a very good excuse to begin with. Many hospitals have large and confusing campuses and parking lots- so next time, research where to park in advance and leave very early. I usually do a test run and visit the site the day before the interview to make sure I know exactly where I'm going and don't wind up in this situation.

enuf_already · Sep 3, 2015

So you called them before your interview time to tell them you couldn't find parking, then walked in 2 minutes late and they told you not to interview? It was really 2 minutes past your scheduled interview time?

If this is the case, I would call or email the person who scheduled the interviews, explain the situation, apologize profusely and ask if this means further interviews are cancelled. You won't know until you ask.

toomuchbaloney · Sep 3, 2015

I'm guessing OP called with no parking when already 2 minutes late.

I was interviewing nurses for a position once and had person show up late for interview, arrived by cab after automobile accident. She had planned enough time for the travel that she was able to wreck her car, wait for police, refuse transport to hospital, obtain cab and arrive only moments late.

I hired her.

nursefromcali · Sep 3, 2015

I know I really messep up! I email the manager like this

Dear Mr. Manager,

I would like to say that I am truly sorry for being late this morning. It was completely unprofessional of me, and it caused me to lose a potential chance to become part of ABC hospital and cause of disturbance to your schedule. I know that my actions constituted a gross negligence to my application process and affected my opportunity to work with ABC hospital. Please accept my apology for my actions and for the rest of the interview panel as well.

Please let me know by any chance, if I still able to go for next week interview. Thank you for the the time and consideration you gave me I really appreciate it.

Again, I'm really sorry for the inconvenience.

Sincerely,

My name

Jules A, MSN · Sep 3, 2015

I know I really messep up! I email the manager like this
Dear Mr. Manager,
I would like to say that I am truly sorry for being late this morning. It was completely unprofessional of me, and it caused me to lose a potential chance to become part of ABC hospital and cause of disturbance to your schedule. I know that my actions constituted a gross negligence to my application process and affected my opportunity to work with ABC hospital. Please accept my apology for my actions and for the rest of the interview panel as well.
Please let me know by any chance, if I still able to go for next week interview. Thank you for the the time and consideration you gave me I really appreciate it.
Again, I'm really sorry for the inconvenience.
Sincerely,
My name

Did you already send this?

FlyingScot, RN · Sep 3, 2015

I really hope not.

nursefromcali · Sep 4, 2015

Is it wrong to send this?

Jules A, MSN · Sep 4, 2015

Is it wrong to send this?

I'm not totally against sending an email with a brief apology and question about whether you are still in the interview process with them but the one you posted here is a little over the top, imo. Is English your second language by any chance?

nursefromcali · Sep 4, 2015

Would you please explained how I overtop my email?

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Sep 4, 2015

Back in the summer of 2010 I interviewed at a locally prestigious hospital. I arrived five minutes late and blew my chance at realistically getting hired. However, I own my mistake and realize I had myself to blame.

It's not as if I didn't attempt to make it on time. A week before the scheduled interview I drove to the hospital to find the correct parking garage and building so I'd be prepared beforehand. On the day of the interview I left more than one hour early. I didn't foresee the surprise rain or traffic, but that's life. By the way, my interviewer was behaving like a witch.

I have a personal policy of making no contact with all entities who have previously rejected me; this includes potential workplaces, former interviewers, colleges that refused to admit me, or even the occasional rude coworker.

Rejection is a form of protection, and everything happens for a reason. When an interviewer openly rejects a candidate by telling them to leave after being a couple of minutes late, the self-respecting action to take is to respect the person's decision and move on to an entity that actually wants you. Continuing to contact a potential workplace that doesn't want us borders on clinginess and desperation. Take the high road of self-respect and move on with your life.

My no-contact rule also gives me fresh perspective. It's funny whenever I receive HR telephone calls several months after being initially rejected from their pool. Whenever I receive these calls, I assume their first choice(s) didn't work out for whatever reason. I simply tell the person on the phone that I'm working a great job, and wish them good luck on finding someone else.

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Sep 4, 2015

Your choice of syntax and vocabulary is not appropriate and excessive when repeating an apology for being tardy. It reads like English is not your first language and you sat with a thesaurus attempting to choose large vocabulary words without understanding proper use and slight variations in meaning.

If you had even a slight chance at completing the process at the next scheduled session, by sending that email you won't likely be invited back. Always pause before sending such a critical communication.