How Do You Decline A Job Interview?
You may hear things that make you want to decline a company’s offer of a job interview. These could include low salary, poor working environment or minimal benefits. However, before you decline a job interview, keep in mind that you are under no obligation to take the job just because you agree to a meeting. Take an hour to weigh the benefits and drawbacks of attending an offered job interview. Realize that an interview is not a job offer. Typically, it can’t hurt you to go to this initial meeting to find out more. Put your mind at ease by doing further research on the company. Visit the company’s Web site and a job search site such as CareerBuilder (see Resources below). Attend the interview with an open mind. You may be pleasantly surprised that your assumptions were wrong, or your fears may be confirmed. Either way, you have done no harm and can actually learn from the experience. Ask questions about the information you’ve heard about the company to clear the air. Inquire as to the
