r/interviews • u/DrLongivan • 1d ago
Possible interview during surgery recovery - how to navigate
I had a good interview with a recruiter a couple weeks ago. She emailed today to give me a heads up that the next round (Zoom with the org’s hiring committee) would be the same day or shortly after a major surgery I learned I need. She asked me to let her know my availability.
Recovery is likely to take several weeks (two weeks totally out of commission, 4-6 weeks additional mostly at-home recovery (remote work, can’t lift more than 10lbs, etc.)). But the recruiter also said to think about availability for the final round (in person, about an hour drive) - when I mayyyy be ok for this sort of thing, but also might not (around the 5 week mark).
How do I broach this? It’s for a C-level position if that matters. Thanks!
(Edit for clarity)
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u/Feeling-Royal7290 1d ago
Tell her that you have a prior commitment which means you will not be available for the in-person interview until X date. You can only do Zoom - and from the sound of it, you're having major surgery. Don't interview until at least a week post-op so your head is clear.