Interview for a job I don't want

[mamansnet]

I applied for 3 jobs on LinkedIn the other day. One of these was for no reason other than it was vaguely related to my pre-SAHM job, requires a particular skill that I have, and I didn't need to write another fucking cover letter.

They called the next day to invite me to interview tomorrow. I've had a quick look at their website over the weekend and the company's field of expertise is in something I know nothing about, and which doesn't particularly interest me.

I'll go to the interview, for the practise if nothing else, but I feel totally unprepared and that sits uncomfortably with me. Normally I'd spend loads of time reading up on the company but in all honesty, I just haven't. I might be pleasantly surprised and decide I would like the job after all, but that's unlikely.

AIBU to be wasting their time?

I do have a close friend who'd be perfect for the role, so perhaps I should just go to pick up tips for what she should put in her own application this week

If there's no chance you'll take the job if offered then yes yabu. You'd also be taking the chance of an interview from someone who wants it more.

I’d stay open minded, this opportunity might have lots going for it, just give it a chance, nothing to lose and it may surprise you. Good luck with the interview.

How badly do you need the job? I'm working 10-6 in a hell hole just to pay the bills (It's not that bad really just hot boring and it's making me sneeze) I'm there while job hunting for a better placement

Just go for the interview and see what happens. Do a bit of customary research so you're not totally oblivious but don't think too much of it.

I bet you get it! I tend to interview at my best when I’ve nothing to lose and relaxed and have taken two jobs in the past that I didn’t think i was all that bothered about until I met the line manager and found out more about the role at interview. They obviously think you have transferable skills else they wouldn’t have offered you an interview. Go along...see what it’s like. You might just surprise yourself.

This is exactly how I felt about my current job. I went into the interview (with a days notice!!!) not being that keen and quickly realised these were my kind of people and the job was much more than was on paper.

I had zero intention of taking it but thought it couldn't hurt to go in even if it's just for the interview experience. I'm so glad I did, I absolutely love it here. The job is different, tough at times but amazing experience in a role that I planned to get to in 5 years or so.

Go to the interview, see how you feel about them and make a decision based on that.

ifeelsoextraordinary is totally right, I think the only reason I got it is that I had no nerves due to not wanting the job!

Thanks for the replies all, and point taken 9am. I probably would take it if there was nothing else in the pipeline, but I'm still waiting to hear back on other jobs I've applied for.

The interview was pretty short and sweet, the lady doing it was lovely. I told her that I don't have any experience in their field and preferred to tell them that straight up rather than it be a problem later. She said it's fine, they're recruiting someone for that niche skill that I mentioned, and she's not likely to find someone who ticks ALL the boxes.

Didn't cost me anything to go, but when she said she was looking to recruit 2 new people I told her I have a friend who DOES tick all the boxes and should I tell her to apply too?

I had an interview for another job last month which pays ridiculously well, and they warned me it could be June before they could tell me whether or not I'd been successful. I know it's ridiculous but if by some miracle I get offered this one today, they'll probably want an answer right away and I hate the idea of going back a week later to say 'yeah I know I said yes but I'm taking the other one, sorry'!