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Canceling an Interview
I have an interview scheduled this afternoon, and I'm almost certain that if I got the job I wouldn't want to accept it.
When I first applied for the job, I thought it would be a great job. But, after I got called back for an interview I've talked about the company with several people who have all said I would probably be unhappy, and that it's not a great company. I searched for reviews of the company online, but all I could find were job listings for different positions on tons of different job posting boards. This makes me think that they have a high turnover rate.
I was just wondering if it would be appropriate to call and cancel the appointment so as not to waste anyone's time, or if it would be more appropriate to go just to see. I've been going back and forth.
Re: Canceling an Interview
Are you actively looking for a new job, or do you currently have one?
I'm all about not wasting people's time, but if you are out of work, I'd go anyway. You don't have to be excited about the opportunity or even be considering taking the job, but think of it as interview practice.
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I'd go. Especially if you are out of work or actively seeking- it would be good interview practice. Plus, as PP pointed out, your name/resume might be forwarded on to somewhere that you do want to work.
But, if in your heart you don't want to go... then yes... cancelling is better than wasting time.
As a busy manager my opinion is yes, cancel -- please don't waste my valuable time if you definitely wouldn't take the job. I have enough people to interview who do want the job and little time to do it.
If there is a sliver of chance you might take the job (you could LOVE the people there!) then interview for the job.
~ Kelsey Jean ~
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Thanks for the advice! I ended up going anyway, just in case. I think that both I and the interviewers realized that we were a really bad fit for each other.
I am in the process of interviewing for another position that I really want, and I think I have a good chance of getting.