The reason I ask is because the interview was arranged by someone who was doing me a favor. However, the job is not a good fit for me. Do I still go to the interview and go through the motions (out of respect for my colleague) or can I simply contact the prospective employer and tell them that I will not be attending and to continue their search for other qualified candidates? I do not want to waste their time, but I also do not want to offend my colleague. Any advice on tactfully handling the situation? I really want to do the right thing. Thanks!
2007-11-18 11:01:32 · 13 answers · asked by William S 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Go. It's always good experience, and in addition to other answers, you may change your mind. I'm sure you are right when you say it 'doesn't feel a good fit', but if they want you, and you like part of the job, you could negotiate for what you do want.
2007-11-18 11:15:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate wasting time, but since it is a job interview, it is great experience. I've been on many and I still get so nervous. If you know you really aren't going to want the job, you may feel more relaxed. If you don't go, your colleague may be annoyed. However, if you go and happen to get a job offer, politely decline and just tell your colleague that the job was not what you thought it would be or you did not like the pay range. All in all, no one can force you to accept a job that you do not want. But again, I would go to the interview if your schedule permits just to gain good experience.
2007-11-18 11:20:27 · answer #2 · answered by Angrygirl5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you probably should have told your friend up front that you appreciate the help but that it is not something that you think would work out for you. Since your friend has gone to the trouble of setting up this interview for you though, yes, you should show up. Otherwise it will reflect negatively on your friend and that is just not a nice thing to do to someone. You can always use interviews for practice too. I've done that myself. It helps you get to know what to expect so that when you go into an interview for a position you really do want you will be more relaxed and confident. If an offer does come through then you can always just turn it down by graciously explaining that while you appreciate the opportunity you have decided to pursue other prospects.
2007-11-18 11:10:37 · answer #3 · answered by elk312 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My rule of thumb is that no interview is a waste of time. If nothing else, you have made a contact as have they. If you both think you are a good fit for the company, but not the job, you can always keep in touch should an opening more suited to your skillset open up.
And a word of warning. I went to an interview for a job that I was absolutely not going to accept (especially because it was in a state on the opposite coast from where I live). I have now been working for them for three years, love it and am so glad that I went on my "pointless" job interview.
2007-11-18 11:35:22 · answer #4 · answered by kittyrat234b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Job interviews are great experiences. The more you do the better you are at it. The great thing about this one is that you aren't really risking anything. Go to the interview and try to get that job as hard as you can. See if you are successful. Maybe during the course of the interview you will both say that it doesn't seem like a good fit. Maybe you will change your mind. If you get offered the job- just politely decline.
2007-11-18 11:08:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would still attend the interview. You wouldn't want your friend to look foolish in front of his colleagues. Besides, you'd still be making a business contact, and you never know when you may need that in the future. Another advantage is this: you can ask the interviewer pointed questions about the job, which will show him that this job may not be what you are looking for...but he MAY know of a job in another department that would be perfect for you!
To sum it up: Don't burn your bridges. Go to the interview, be polite and courteous, as well as honest, and you never know what could happen.
2007-11-18 11:26:53 · answer #6 · answered by missbeans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing you could do is to call up the interviewer and told him that she had found that job was not suitable to you and ask him to cancel your interview appointment. Likewise inform accordingly to that "someone" who introduced you to this interview.
Don't waste your time and the interviewer's time by going for the interview. Don't worry about offending your colleague, be honest with everybody, they'll understand.
2007-11-18 11:17:59 · answer #7 · answered by chesney c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do not feel the job is right for you then don't waste the company's time or yours. Thank your colleague very much but explain that it just wasn't what you were looking for but to keep you in mind should something more fitting come their way.
2007-11-18 11:34:44 · answer #8 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure unquestionably bypass to the different interview! I known a activity and cancelled 2 fairly good pastime interviews. 2 months down the line i'm uninterested and want I had had the alternative of doubtless going someplace else! x
2016-09-29 11:44:57 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Go!
IF you are offered the job, graciously thank them and then decline after some thought, say, a day to consider it.
Then write two notes of gratitude IMMEDIATELY, one to the person who did you the favor and one to the interviewer.
Good manners really do count in this world and it will only raise the esteem others have for you.
2007-11-18 11:25:58 · answer #10 · answered by Tseruyah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋