Would you do the interview?

[goldengirl2]

I have an interview next week which I'm very nervous about, and as time goes on I'm getting more and more worried about it.

After doing mor research to prepare, I am not totally sure I want the job anymore or whether to just stay out, but the job would carry a significant pay rise.

Should I do the interview anyway, and then make a decision based on whether they actually offer me the job? Or is it unethical to do an interview unless 100% certain you want the job?

AIBU to do the interview?

YANBU. Do the interview. It will be good interview experience. The interview is as much for you to find out about the company and get a feel for it as it is for them to find out about you.

You may decide that you do want the job once you've had your interview. If you decide that it's not for you but you are offered the job then it's ok for you to decline it,

Do the interview, give it your best shot and then decide if you're made an offer. It's not unethical as an interview is your first chance to speak to the team/ company and therefore an opportunity for you to decide whether you want to work with them. You're not time wasting, just not 100% certain at this stage. Even if you definitely had zero interest in the job you might be advised to do the interview for the experience.

An interview is a 2 way thing, then to see whether you’d be a good fit for the company/role but also for YOU to see the same, you find out about the job, people and company and decide whether fit works if they offer you the job

Do the interview as long as you feel you are prepared enough to use it as a meaningful practice interview. But a word of warning, your doubts will probably transmit. You need to have the edge of wanting it to happen. Can I ask, are the doubts about the role, yourself or a mix of both?

I did this exact thing last week. I got down to the final two applicants and felt sick with panic that I might get it, they chose the other person and I was so relieved but I feel like I learned a lot from the interview process and got a bit of a confidence boost. You can always turn it down if they offer it to you.

What are your concerns?

Is it just fear of the unknown or change? If so, quash them down, do a pros/cons list, and work out logically if it's just nerves telling its not right, or if it really isn't.

Your abilities? Again, take an objective look at it. For me at least, what's the point if its not a challenge and an opportunity to grow/develop. I simulatously love and hate a role that feels just beyond my (perceived) ability.

Something about the role or the company? Write your concerns, quell what you can through research, see what's left. Perhaps use them to form your questions for them.

Of course, if it more cons than pros, your abilities truly aren't there yet (I doubt as they wouldn't have asked for an interview) or your concerns aren't answered than pack it in.

If you do go and decline anyway, it's still not a waste of time.

If you're on the fence, I'd go, if only for the experience.