After an interview I realized the position isn't for me... how do I go about sending thank you messages but also letting them know how I feel? Same email? Same thank you note? Sorta lost...

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That's how I felt when I interviewed as well... so I threw out a ridiculously higher salary requirement in an effort to self sabotage. They called my bluff, and I've been here ever since.

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Thank them for their time, but mention that you will pass or that the fit is not right. Inform your recruiter and provide details so they can apply that knowledge to new opportunities.

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I always just say, thanks for meeting you but I think I'm looking for something different in my career right now.

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I tell them that I'm moving forward with another offer

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And should I inform the recruiter, or the folks I interviewed with or all of the above?

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