Help- two interviews on the same day

[AA6140]

What is the proper way to handle two interviews scheduled on the same day? I haven't committed to either one yet... Is it professional to ask for an alternate interview day?

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[singasongofjoy]

Yes, you can ask if there are any alternate days available. People know these conflicts come up during interview season.

 

[blakjak12]

Absolutely; this happens regularly. Let them know that you have a scheduling conflict, but are very excited for the opportunity and would liek to make another day work to explore the opportunity.

 

[psych.meout]

Ask for an alternate day, but if none are available, do the interview at whichever site you've ranked higher and ask to do a Skype interviewer with the other.

 

[AcronymAllergy]

Ask for an alternate day, but if none are available, do the interview at whichever site you've ranked higher and ask to do a Skype interviewer with the other.

This. And understand that the alternate site may not be willing or able to provide an alternate date or interview method.

 

[psych.meout]

This. And understand that the alternate site may not be willing or able to provide an alternate date or interview method.

Exactly. I had lots of interview offers last year (>9) so there was lots of overlap in dates, but I had to phone interviews for 2 programs and a Skype interview for another, because none of them could accommodate different interview dates. One program actually me an individual interview date, where I was the only applicant there and talking to many faculty and students by myself, but that was pretty unique.

Something to keep in mind when choosing which sites to ask for alternate dates or Skype/phone interviews, I didn't get any offers from these other sites where I didn't interview in person. I received multiple admission offers, but all were from places I interviewed in-person. So, prioritize your interviews wisely.