Changing the date of a scheduled interview?

[Lotuseater]

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I got an interview offer on Friday, for a specific date in late Dec. I accepted it within the hour, and the program verified it the same day... Now unfortunately I think I may need to change it from it's original date in late Dec, to a date sometime in January.

Will it look bad to the program that I am attempting to change the date we already agreed upon, even though the date I'm changing is a month away? They gave the offer Friday afternoon, and I will be calling them Monday morning.

How do I go about talking to them about it? Any advice would be appreciated!

 

[mlw03]

i did this for one of my interviews, and no one seemed to mind. these people realize the logistical nightmare we're dealing with. i would just call the program coordinator monday morning, explain the situation, and try to find a date that works for both you and the program in january. no worries, mate.

 

[Winged Scapula]

It happens all the time. There's generally no problem unless they're full up for the new date. In that case, you may have to go on a waiting list, but I wouldn't worry about the mere fact of asking to switch.

As above, just call the program coordinator ASAP and see what can be done.