Be respectful and polite
Quite often prospective job candidates pursue multiple new roles at once. This means they may then have to politely decline interviews with some companies that are interested in them.
For candidates, it’s important not to burn bridges when declining an interview. Just because a role may not be a good fit right now, the candidate may wish to leave the door open should their career path intersect with the hiring business again.
Here’s our guide on how to respectfully decline a job interview to ensure you find your dream job.
An invitation to a job interview is just that: an invitation. This means that you can perfectly decline it politely and professionally. E-mailing, or in some cases calling, the hiring manager and letting them know the situation in a polite manner will go a long way to maintaining a professional relationship going forward. It can be useful to share reasons for declining, but it is not necessary.
Part of being polite is being punctual. Cancelling a job interview on the day can create problems for the hiring manager and the company. As a result, it’s best to give the most notice possible to ensure they are the least inconvenienced.
Respect the time and effort the hiring manager and business have already put into an application. Reviewing it, reaching out, and even completing some earlier stages of the interview process takes time and effort. Even if it is just an initial video interview. Therefore, it’s important to thank them for the time and consideration they have put in while evaluating the candidate for the role.
The worst thing a candidate can do is not turn up to the interview. While a cancelled interview may inconvenience them, hiring managers will appreciate the honesty. Candidates can also remain in the business’s good graces should an opportunity arise in the future.
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