So the other day I had an interview that went really well, I was almost guaranteed the job. I was so happy that I went home and hit the bowl all night to celebrate :hippy: . Then I woke up and contemplated the possibility of a pre-employment drug screen. I've never worked a job that required me to take a drug test, in fact I've never taken one at all before. But I've also only ever worked for small businesses or the college I went to; this is the first time I'm trying to work for a bigger institution (a university). I read over the application and anything I would have signed to see if there was any mention of a drug screen, but there was nothing. I checked the policies of the institution on their website, and it made no mention of drug testing, pre-employment or otherwise.

Now I'm abstaining for a bit starting today just in case, but what are the chances that I will be tested before they hire me? The interviewer indicated that they would want me to start sometime this week, so I'd assume that if I were going to be tested, it would be within the next few days. But the pre-employment screens I've read about seem to happen on the day of the interview. If they were going to test me at all would it have been at the interview, or does the procedure vary among companies? Also, if it makes a difference, the position I interviewed for is a part-time, temp thing that may turn into a permanent 40h/wk deal. Do you think they might not waste the time/money on testing a temp, and save the drug screen for when I become full time and eligible for health insurance?

Finally, do they have to give me any advanced notice that they're giving me a test, or can they call me into work and when I get there say "oh btw piss in this cup"? Again, there was no mention of drug testing of any kind in the application, in the employment policy manual of the institution, in the job posting, or during the interview itself.

I'm sorry for all the basic questions, but I don't have any experience with drug testing whatsoever and I just want to be aware of my rights in this situation and know what to expect in the coming week. Thanks in advance!
littlecaitling Reviewed by littlecaitling on . Pre-employment screening So the other day I had an interview that went really well, I was almost guaranteed the job. I was so happy that I went home and hit the bowl all night to celebrate :hippy: . Then I woke up and contemplated the possibility of a pre-employment drug screen. I've never worked a job that required me to take a drug test, in fact I've never taken one at all before. But I've also only ever worked for small businesses or the college I went to; this is the first time I'm trying to work for a bigger Rating: 5