Do you find that you’re always running late? Have you come to terms with this or have you tried a number of anecdotes to cure the spell of tardiness?

Unfortunately, all hiring managers and recruiters do not accept late candidates. Of course there are extenuating circumstances, but that is only in rare cases.

In an effort to help you land a job and subtract being late as one of the reasons you bomb the interview, here are some tips to help you in the future.

  • An obvious solution would be to set an alarm.  Even if you have to set an alarm to remind yourself to set an alarm – do whatever it takes to remind yourself to not be late!
  • Stop trying to squeeze in other things. If you scheduled a time to leave, leave at that time. Always factor in obstacles along the way.
  • If you’re a visual person, write it down. A schedule and calendar should keep you in check.
  • If you are worried about being too early, don’t worry! You can always bring a book, camp out at a coffee shop, or if it’s a nice day, do some laps around the block.

There really is no excuse when it comes to being late. What are some tactics you utilize to make sure you’re always on time? Please post your comments on our Facebook page.