What Would You Do If You Receive An Unexpected Interview Call While Being On A Networking Call?

What would you do if you're on a networking call and you receive an unexpected incoming call from a different bank for a phone screen or first round?

Scenarios: Would you tell the person you're networking with that you're receiving an incoming call from a bank and tell them you'll call them back shortly? Would you tell the person you're networking with that you're receiving an incoming call from a bank and tell them to hold while you reschedule another call with the bank? Would you ignore the call if it's not from an unknown number? What if it's an unknown number?

WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

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Easy use some common sense. Just finish the call you're on and call back. First off it'll be coming from a random number so you wouldn't know if it was a bank or telemarketer and second if a bank were to randomly call you (although unlikely as they'll will set up a specific time to interview ahead of time to save everyone time and so that bankers don't forget) missing the call is fine and call back. People are busy, no one will be upset about you missing a call as long as you didn't miss a call where you already had a time setup that would be a bad look

 

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