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writes:Should I finish this training course to get a job, or should I get a job when the course is finished?. I am on a training course that the jobcentre have put me on at the moment. I started last week, and finish on the 14th March. However, I have been offered an interview today for a retail job. I know that I need to go to interviews to get my jobseekers allowance money, and obviously, I do want a job. However, I really want to finish this training course, as I will get a qualification at the end of it, which will look good on my CV, and I really like the people who are in my group. I am enjoying the course a lot, and it would be a shame to leave the course early. If I have to have an interview this week, I might have to start next week or the week after. Do you think I should tell the employer that I can only start the week after I finish the course?. I also feel that I need more support and training before I go to interviews and start work, and that is what this course is helping with. At the moment, I don't feel very confident with interviews or about going to work.
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reader, anonymous, writes (25 February 2014): Most companies expect their new employees to have to give notice to their old bosses which can be up to 3 months depending on the old contract.
When last applied for a job I had to inform them that I wouldn't be able to start for my new post for at least 2 months. They offered me the job anyway because they felt I was the best applicant.
If the course you're taking will benefit your potential new employers too then I expect you'll be able to continue it before starting your new job - if you get it of course.
But good luck - I'm sure you'll be fine
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reader, person12345  +, writes (25 February 2014):
 March 14th isn't that far off, only tell them your start date if they ask or give you an offer. Sometimes in an interview, especially in retail, they will ask when you can start and you should just be honest.
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reader, Daisy_Daisy +, writes (25 February 2014):
 Take one step at a time and don't get overly anxious. Go to the interview, and if/ when they offer you the job, that's the time to negotiate about the start date. Not during the interview.
I doubt they'll offer you a job on the spot, so you'll have some breathing space and time for working things out regarding your course.
Good luck and all the best!
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reader, chigirl  +, writes (25 February 2014):
 You have an interview, not a job offer. They are two different things. You dont take classes to learn how to do interviews, you go to the interviews in order to get that experience.
Now, if you get the job, then why would you need to finish a class that teaches you how to get a job? Sorry, but I dont get it, it makes no sense.
If you actually get the job, and you want to finish the course, then I would just ask the employer what time you're expected to start, as you are currently in a class and would like to finish what you started. If finishing the class is impossible in order to get the job... then take the job!!! That class of yours is worthless if you're sitting there, after it's end, with no work.
Sure, the class might look good on your CV, but so will this job experience. The job experience will look a lot better actually.
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