Is it ok to say you can start in a month when interviewing for a new position?

[Triforceofcourage]

I would rather start in a month than the standard two weeks. Does this make me look bad or put me at a disadvantage to other candidates?

I am asking because I need to take two days off on May 3rd and May 4th.
Is it weird to request two days off a few weeks after you start?

 

[Azraele]

It depends on when the job starts, but generally, it's best to do the standard two weeks. Any longer will probably hurt your chances.

 

[Safeway]

I agree. When a company is in hiring mode, they probably need an employee ASAP.

 

[sjwaste]

If you're a good candidate, it shouldn't matter. Also, taking a couple days off early on is very common, since a lot of people have existing plans they can't break. Do your interviewing, and let this stuff shake out after you get an offer. At that point, they obviously want you, and this stuff is inconsequential in the long run.

When I left my first job, I told my current employer I couldn't start for nearly 2 months. Someone else in my dept started like 5 months later. I think we both did it to stay on for our bonuses at the former jobs, our boss understood.

 

[swimscubasteve]

I would handle it after you get the offer.

 

[fleshconsumed]

Yes, saying 1 month can hurt your chances. Usually when company hires they want people right away, the only reason for 2 weeks is because people can't leave their current company right away because they are bounded by 2 weeks notice. Just tell em you need to take May 3rd and 4th off, I'm sure you can work something out.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Two weeks is normal and expected, a month will make you less desirable than someone comparable who can start in 2 weeks.

So: if the position is hard to fill, or your skills and experience are far enough above normal then maybe. If it's an easy to fill position or you're an average candidate they'll probably move on.

I am asking because I need to take two days off on May 3rd and May 4th.
Is it weird to request two days off a few weeks after you start?

That's a completely different question.

You should bring this up before you're hired, e.g. "I can start next week, but I have to take these 2 days off to have my pectoral implant surgery, it was scheduled months ago and I can't change the dates."

 

[spherrod]

If you're the perfect candidate it shouldn't matter to much. It's 4 weeks generally for us anyway but I've known companies be prepared to wait a lot longer if the candidate is the right fit for the role.