I got a job!! How do I cancel a different late stage interview?

[LosingMyMarblesRun]

After a long hard slog, I have finally secured a new job!

I have a few other interviews lined up, one of which is a final stage interview.

I obviously need to cancel these interviews as soon as possible, but what should I say? I've been interviewing for months and months, actually getting a job offer has been a happy shock! I'm not sure how to word it. Any advice welcome!

How about, sorry I can no longer attend your interview as I have accepted a position elsewhere?
I'm sure that they will understand, and will likely have plenty of other candidates lined up!
Congratulations, by the way 👏

Thank you - yes, that's simple enough! I just wondered if saying that was inappropriate, my head is all over the place.

Have you formally accepted the job? Personally I would go to the other interview. It never hurts to have options.

I would do all the interviews for a few reasons. What if your new job doesn't pan out? What if you like one of the other jobs/teams/settings more? Always good to make new contacts and take the chance to make a good impression.

If you definitely wouldn't take the other job even if offered it, simply email and say 'I just wanted to inform you that I am withdrawing as I have accepted another offer. All best in filling this position' or similar. Job done.

Just a very simple 'Dear x, I have now accepted a position elsewhere so am withdrawing my application for this role. Thank you very much for considering me. Kind regards Y"

I've accepted the new job verbally and over email - I'll be honest, I have a patchy CV history due to being a SAHM for years, and this is a proper career type job, I feel my lack of experience here quite heavily!

I don't want to mess anyone about, and pretend to be interested in a new position when I've already accepted a job elsewhere! Of all my potential options, this job feels like the best fit anyway.

I really wouldn’t pull out of other interviews until I had a signed contract in my hand. Employers can and do change their minds as circumstances change. Also, the other employer might give you a better offer and you may want to change your mind yourself !

I'd still go to the interviews already lined up ... you've got nothing to lose. What if you get offered more money elsewhere? Keep exploring all avenues! Well done on receiving your job offer, but don't be too hasty if there are others already in the pipeline....

Well done!

Just tell them you have a job - happens all the time.

@Seainasive

I really wouldn’t pull out of other interviews until I had a signed contract in my hand. Employers can and do change their minds as circumstances change. Also, the other employer might give you a better offer and you may want to change your mind yourself !

This.

As a recruiter, it’s common for people for have more than one iron in the fire. Even if you go to interview at the second place then turn it down, while frustrating for company 2, it’s really no big deal.

When you have a contract, then pull out of others if you want. I wouldn’t before.

100% do the other interview. What have you got to lose?

I agree with a PP, things can change and don't cut your losses elsewhere when you don't yet have a contract.

I wouldn't pull out of another final interview until you have a signed contract. Too many companies are changing their minds these days; an 'agreement' that a contract will be fothcoming isn't enough anymore.

I would still go to the other interviews
It’s good experience plus you it’s always good to have options

Congratulations. Have you had a formal job offer yet setting out salary/hours etc? I wouldn't pull out of anything until that happens. Ideally wait until you have a contract, but some organisations don't provide that until you start (particularity NHS) so that may not be an option.

Ah ok, this is a very helpful perspective.

I haven't pulled out of any interviews yet! I really hope this contract is sent asap and I can stop interviewing, though. I'm knackered.

@LetTheCatIn

Congratulations. Have you had a formal job offer yet setting out salary/hours etc? I wouldn't pull out of anything until that happens. Ideally wait until you have a contract, but some organisations don't provide that until you start (particularity NHS) so that may not be an option.

I've had an offer over email with hours, pay and holiday spelled out. They want to see my ID before raising a contract - I've sent them pictures so hopefully that is good enough.

Lots of employers don't offer formal contracts immediately, most I haven't had until starting, even if you have a contract they can still rescind.

Have you had an offer in writing yet?

I'm in similar position, got a verbal offer, waiting for the formal letter, interview booked for week after next, I really want to cancel the interview but reluctant to until I have the letter. I'm going to chase Monday explaining I've got another interview.

When I can cancel I'm just going to say thank you for considering my application but I've had another offer I have now accepted. Not much else to say really. A few reasons for me as to why the offer I've got is the one to stick with, if in doubt I'd do the interview.

Congratulations on the new job,
goto the interviews trust me. A few week's ago my husband was offered a new job verbal and email offer after 5 rounds of interviews with the company. Was told start date and they agreed on wage and he was told they have a computer on order for him etc a few day's before he was ment to come in and sign the contract on the 1st day he was ment to start with the company. He was notified they no longer need him for the position as they are making that entire department redundant next month and sending the all job overseas.

He was offered another position at another company but turned them down as he had already committed to the 1st company thinking he was starting soon.

So now his back looking for work.

Keep your options open until you start.

Oh, god, that's horrendous Mammabearto3!

This move from one job to the next suddenly feels terrifying!

Another saying go to the other interviews. What do you have to lose? You might find another job suits you better. A company won’t hesitate to get shot of you, so you need to look out for yourself.

OP I really sympathise, it's so easy to say what have you got to lose, but preparing for an interview is gruelling, I have a job offer on the table, I know the safe option is to go to the other interview, but the thought of starting research and everything else for another interview makes me want to cry. I don't want to lose another weekend to it for "just in case".

Keep going with the interviews - you never know what might happen

I’ve had an NHS offer rescinded before - they hadn’t put the vacancy through the STAR chamber and, even though I’d got a verbal and written offer, and taken AL to meet with the person who was going to be my new boss (wanted to get a head start as I was going to be in charge of a massive Trust wide project) the post was cut

Gutted doesn’t even begin to cover it, and I’d already told people at my existing Trust that I was moving on. It caused me a whole world of shit

@kickergoes

OP I really sympathise, it's so easy to say what have you got to lose, but preparing for an interview is gruelling, I have a job offer on the table, I know the safe option is to go to the other interview, but the thought of starting research and everything else for another interview makes me want to cry. I don't want to lose another weekend to it for "just in case".

Yes, that's it, isn't it?

I've been on high alert for months now, researching, preparing, putting my best foot forward, spending time preparing presentations, etc etc.

I have to mentally put myself in the role of the job in order to answer the questions effectively - job hunting is a full time job in and of itself.

The other thing I'm really worried about is that the other interview I'm booked in for - up to now, has been conducted remotely, but these 2 individuals will be travelling up to meet me face to face from other areas of the country, and it seems wrong to make them go through with that when I have accepted a position elsewhere. Am I too soft? Is it really not that big of a deal?

Sadly I have a similar experience to PPs. I was offered a promotion in another department. Verbally accepted, they sent me my contract, which I signed and we had an agreed start date. I handed in my notice, then a vindictive ex manager gave a reference full of lies about me and the offer was rescinded. Thankfully my boss at the time allowed me to withdraw my resignation but it was awful. I was humiliated.

Definitely don't cancel any interviews until everything is set in stone.