Need the help and advice from some of the most responsible people I know.

[C3HIEF3S]

Hello CP, I come before you to seek a solution of a dilemma that I am currently in regarding a work situation.

As many of you know and as you can probably tell, I attend KU. There, I do some marketing intern work with their AD as I did with my past school Eastern Illinois University. Working in sports, as I have read, is something that you need to break into at base level and then climb the mountain from there. I enjoy the work, and in December made a connection with a woman who works for a certain professional sports team within the area who was helping with some work for KU. Let's just say working for this sports organization would be a dream job for me, and also one that I would say would be a huge accomplishment for myself.

I made conversation with this particular woman for a good while during one of the KU MBB games and by the end of the work day she told me about an open marketing intern position for the upcoming season with this sports team and took my name down. I went home that night, updated my resume, and had the application sent in by the end of the night.

Fast forward to yesterday, about a month later, I received an email from another lady within this certain sports organization asking to come in for an in-person interview. So I think to myself, holy ****ing shit..

(credit to Chiefspants for the gif idea)

The only problem is that the interview timeslots that I am supposed to choose from are on January 10th and 11th. But with my luck right now, I am at home in Illinois for winter break for another week and a half. Not scheduled to fly back to KC until Saturday, the 14th.

I began to type out an email asking to reschedule for a time after the 14th. Then I became conflicted in that this is an application for an internship, which has no obligation over quite literally anything in the grand scheme of things. Which also, this sports organization runs on their own time and not to that of any colleges or follow the guidelines of any winter breaks. Therefore, wouldn't it be my responsibility to be present on their dates? I am sure there are many applicants, or I would think so, so I believe it would be just as easy for them to cross my name off of a list and turn to an applicant that will be in the area on the date.

So do I ask to possibly reschedule? Do you guys think that they would understand that most of the people working in this position are around college-age which means they may be away? Or do you believe that I should not bother emailing and just reschedule my flight on short notice (on extra cost)?

All advice is welcome,

C3

[chefs fan in omaha]

Man up, they don't need you. They probably have a hundred people like you applying for the position. If you want the job be there on their time. If you ask to reschedule, they will assume you are too busy for them.
They don't owe you squat

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Originally Posted by lewdog

Agreed with what's been said.

If it's a field where you are sorely needed, you could probably reschedule. But in an industry where getting your foot in the door is huge, don't take a chance.

Nice going kid.

Thanks !

[SAUTO]

You made the right decision.

[YayMike]

Great decision. The other thing a lot of companies are doing is virtual interviews. You could have asked if that was an option.

[ping2000]

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by C3HIEF3S

Venturing on the safe side and flying back next Tuesday. Thanks for the advice everyone!

If you have a chance to mention you were so excited at the opportunity you cut your trip home short for the interview, it wouldnt hurt.

[NWTF]

Originally Posted by C3HIEF3S

Venturing on the safe side and flying back next Tuesday. Thanks for the advice everyone!

Good call. Thats what I wouldve done.

[Chiefspants]

Originally Posted by TambaBerry

also it might be good to mention that you were glad to find an earlier flight back to be able to make it to this interview. It would show that you really wanted it.

This is a fantastic idea.

I'm thrilled about this opportunity for you, C3. You're going to knock em' dead this week.

[hometeam]

You hold no cards, have no power, if you want the job, show up on time.

[Prison Bitch]

Originally Posted by eDave

Thinking like a Hiring Manager, I would move on from you. I'm already wondering what else you will blow off.

If you want the internship (and I know you do), you see them when they want to see you. This is more important than winter break and you will regret it.

Man, I totally disagree.

[Inspector]

I hired a few back before I retired, but it was a huge corporation that many wanted to work for.

I would have just moved on from anyone wanting to reschedule. Always had plenty of choices.

You made the right decision.

Good luck.

[cosmo20002]

You can't go wrong getting your ass to the interview when they want you there.
However, they are hiring college students for an internship. They should ****ing know that college students are often out of town during winter break, even though some might be within driving distance.
Seems like kind of a dick move by them to not consider (or not care) about this kind of stuff.

[Ken Bone]

Good luck op, I hope you get the position that you're seeking.

With that being said... Walk Chalk!

[Pasta Little Brioni]

I wouldn't hire you, if you asked to reschedule in this situation

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Originally Posted by hometeam

You hold no cards, have no power, if you want the job, show up on time.

That's how i see it. He hasn't built a rep to do something like that.