Getting out of a job interview?

Question

I have a job that I dont really like, so my friend kept pushing me to try for an interview at where she works. I called and set up an interview, but now I dont want to go. After careful consideration, I dont want to make a move that will be just as bad as the situation I am in now. The new job would be all nites and pay a considerably less amount then what I make now. It would also be in a field I am not very familar with. How do I get out of the interview and also explain to my friend that I'm sorry, but this isnt the right choice for me.

Answer 1

The best way to get out of an interview is to be honest and contact the interviewing person and tell them that you have made other arrangements in your career and regretfully must cancel the interview, But also thank them for the consideration. As for you friend be honest and tell them exactly as you posted. true friends will understand.

Answer 2

You can easily cancel the interview. You don't need to give a reason, if pressed you can always say that you are happy where you are right now.



An even better idea is to go ahead and do the interview. You may not like the posistion that is available now, but they may have a position in the future that could be what you want. You can be completely honest with them that you need a certain pay and that you don't want to work all nights. If they like you they will remember you for the next opening. In my proffessional life, I frequently had interviews with people who weren't right for the position or didn't want to opening but were perfect for later openings. Two of my interviews, I called up when I joined a new company and had positions that suited them.



If you go to the interview and hate the company or they are unresponsive- chalk it up to experience. In interviewing you can never have too much of that. Most employers ask the same type of questions and the more you answer them out loud the better and more confident you will appear. Also, if you make a favorable impression but the position isn't right- don't rule out the possibilty that another location doesn't have what you need or that the company doesn't pass your info on to another. Recruiting and hiring managers have a network of professional contacts and when we need someone we call each other.



Best of Luck to you!!

Answer 3

I hire many workers in my office, and I always let people know what to expect at the end of an interview. Sometimes a candidate will do exceptionally well on an interview, but the difference in qualifications may be great from one applicant to another. Many boss' actually do visit with all applicants before making a final decision. My last interview process I had several excellent prospects, but could only hire one. The others did well, but were not hired because of the quality of the interview pool. I suggest you send a post card or note to the interviewer telling him/her how much you enjoyed the interview process and would enjoy working for the company. Also, let him know that if another applicant is found to be more qualified, you hope he will keep your application active. Make sure it is a positive letter. These little things can swing the advantage in your favor. good luck

Answer 4

Simply call them and let them know that you won't be able to meet with them. Leave it at that. It's still respectful, so you keep your options open for later, in case something else comes up . And tell your friend just what you've written--it just isn't the right choice for you. If you explain it the way you have here, I don't see how she could find fault with you--I wouldn't interview for a position that pays less and has a bad schedule, either.

Answer 5

This answer needs 2 parts- first, call the company you scheduled the interview with and cancel- you don't need to give a lengthy excuse, simply say that you've accepted another opportunity.

Next- tell your friend that you've decided to explore other options- thank her for the recommendation and setting up the initial interview, but tell her it's time for you to make a major change, and this position isn't going to do it for you.

Answer 6

Go on the interview anyway. Consider it a practice interview - and we can all use practice when it comes to fine tuning our interview skills. Go with a positive attitude and take a good look around. If you're still not interested at all in the position, then write a note to the hiring manager and let them know that you've decided to stay in your current position.

Answer 7

sounds like your in a jam, call and cancel the interview tell them you took another job offer and thank them for their time. your friend well she will understand. she can't be that mad when you never worked with her in the first place and nothing has changed. And think things through don't rush into things, make a plan and then work your plan you'll e fine.

Answer 8

Just call in and let them know you are no longer interested. It would be rude not to call. And i would tell you friend the reasons why you aren't interested. You have to do what is best for you, don't live you life for anyone else. You just have to Grow up and make your OWN decisions.

Answer 9

Call them and tell them that you changed your mind. You prefer to stay where you are. You never know, it might make them interested enough to consider you for a better job and/or more money.

Answer 10

Your allowed to just ring up and say you are not interested anymore. If you wanna be all nice about it, you could talk about your current job, how u are really enjoying it or maybe they have offered you better hours/more money or something.

Answer 11

Just call and cancel it. No one will ask you why.