I have a vacation for a week coming up and I've been applying to new jobs.

Anonymous

December 17,2022 at 9:29PM UTC

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I have a vacation for a week coming up and I've been applying to new jobs. Is it acceptable to interview in a hotel room while on vacation lol? I don't mind.

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AnonymousDecember 17,2022 at 9:59PM UTC
Of course. You can use a background filter and no one will be the wiser.
Rocky ZDecember 17,2022 at 10:06PM UTC
Absolutely not!
AnonymousDecember 19,2022 at 12:03AM UTC
And why is that?
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistDecember 17,2022 at 10:58PM UTC
You're talking about virtually, correct? How would anyone know where you were unless you tell them?
Sidney BristowDecember 18,2022 at 12:18AM UTC
Due to house repairs, I've been working virtually for a couple weeks. Add filter and nobody's the wiser.
AnonymousDecember 18,2022 at 4:14PM UTC
Only if the interview is virtual, otherwise, ask the hotel lobby if they have a conference room or a business center you can use for a short time.
Crystal HowellDecember 18,2022 at 10:51PM UTC
Of course, an interview is an interview. You can use the video screen backgrounds, Good Luck!
AnonymousDecember 20,2022 at 12:13AM UTC
Absolutely-blur your background or use an alternate. They don't need to know where you are.
AnonymousDecember 20,2022 at 2:52PM UTC
I would not - set boundaries from the beginning- I do not work on vacation. Vacation is to recharge - interviewing is stressful
AnonymousDecember 22,2022 at 3:28PM UTC
All of the comments about blurring your background are perfect, but also do not mention that you're on vacation. Good luck to you and make sure to enjoy the time you have for vacation.