How much do you want the job? During the interviewing process is not the time to play the fairness card. You have come this far in the job stakes…the job applications are huge, and if you have secured an interview, congratulations, you are at the pointy end.
Why not at least wait for the interview, do well, receive an offer and then make that call?
Also, please consider this, what if the interviewer had a truly legitimate reason for being late. I mean a perfect one and you left without hearing it and thus missed out yourself. And let’s go further with this…..what if the interviewer gives you a good, or even a not so good reason – there is now a shift in the dynamics – this is what you want in this highly competitive job market – just an edge – something that can give you the upper hand or an advantage over the other interviewees.
Because, now, you have the opportunity to show another side of yourself, one the interviewer would not ordinarily see, i.e. empathy, consideration, care, patience, etc. You also have a chance to demonstrate your self-control (do not underestimate this and the interviewers’ keen observation of this attribute). This will strengthen your personal power and allow you to focus on the ‘main goal:’ Getting your ideal job.
And, don’t be tempted to text your friend, husband about how late the person is – this will only carry over to your body language and affect a range of biological responses. Read the paper, magazine, or silently meditate, breathe, feel good, recite positive silent affirmations.
Now, I am a bit of a number’s person, and I like to look at the stats and odds. Let us consider those job applications again and pretend there are 3 people shortlisted to interview (average applications range from 200 – 500 applications per job advert – so you have done well!). At this stage, you have a 33% chance of receiving a job offer. Now, let us pretend the interviewer has been running late all day & one of those people decided not to wait, you are now at 50%!
So that is why you should wait, in fact, if I were you, I would pray for the interviewer to be late, because it will work to your advantage – if you choose to experience it that way!
In addition, and I have personally experienced this – there is often a mysterious connection between the uncomfortable and – an opportunity.
Oh, and yes, the gorgeous lady who waited 1.5 hours with her husband driving around the block waiting for her patiently – got the job! This is true – you can ask anyone who attended our Masterclass!
‘Be patient. Patience is the mother of all virtues.’ -Hrithik Roshan