Would you go to a second interview if you don't think the job is for you?

jmasterj206

So I went to an interview for a job and have been offered a second interview. The job sounded good on paper, but after the first interview I feel it most likely would be a step in the wrong direction careerwise. Do I simply just tell them I am not interested or go to the second interview and see what they come up with salary wise?

networker050184

If you don't want the job I don't see any point in leading them on. I'm sure you'd want the same in return from them if they weren't interested in hiring you.

kriscamaro68

If you currently have no job then yes I would go and if they offer then I would take it. Some money is better then no money. If you already have a job then pass on it and keep looking. Its about whats in 'your' best interest and money is in your best interest. Of course this is going off the idea that you have no job right now.

jmasterj206

I currently have a job. Not one that I love, but am employed.

cyberguypr

My time and theirs is valuable. I wouldn't waste either. If I am definitely not interested I would professionally and politely inform them I am no longer pursuing the position.

btlegacy

If you know that you will hate it, thank them for the 2nd interview and tell them you are looking for something different

Forsaken_GA

I'd take a different tack. I'd go to the second interview, and explain to them where I was at, and why I didn't think it was a good fit. I'd be polite, respectful, but honest. It's possible they may have given you the wrong impression. I don't like making important decisions without gathering as much data as possible, and if you were willing to take the first interview, it means you're not all that content in your current job, and should probably play it through.

powerfool

I second the idea of going for the second interview. I would explain what you have in mind for your next position, however. Also, if you receive an offer, you could always negotiate your role. Obviously, they have something specific in mind for the position that they are filling, but I am sure that they wouldn't mind giving you some additional adjacent responsibilities if they decide to go with you. Honestly, I wish that I would have taken this tact myself. Sometimes things don't become clear until someone else's dilemma is presented. I certainly could have used this going into my last job, and I may have actually received the promotion I was after when it came up...

zerglings

I've done it before. Went all the way up to the fourth. I got the offer and tried to negotiate the money and responsibilities but they wouldn't budge, so I decided to not take the position.

Mishra

Tell them thanks but no thanks over the phone. If they were really interested in you then they would ask why and start negotiating everything (not just salary).

I think both parties would prefer a 'thanks but no thanks' opposed to coming in for an interview and telling them no.