Anyone go through initial stages of the hiring process, (first, second interview) just to withdrawal their candidacy?

Personally, I've done this a few times and have no regrets.

Please share your experience.

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That's part of the process. The interview process determines if you are a good fit for them and if they are a good fit for you. I have withdrawn after interviewing after realizing it was really not what I thought it would be. I don't see this as a problem. Better than accepting a job you don't want and quitting shortly thereafter.

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Thank you. As I just withdrew from an opportunity at Microsoft.

Poor vibes from Hiring Manager, No transparency on metrics, and a questionable work life balance.

No regrets.

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Sure. If they take too long to make a decision, you may have an offer you have to consider. It's common courtesy to drop them a line to say you've accepted another opportunity. I've had a situation where the company looked like a good fit, but taking a lunch in the employee cafeteria revealed horror stories the manager won't tell you. If you just have a bad feeling that it isn't right for you, it probably isn't. You know you better than anyone else.

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I've done this a couple times. After the first two interviews, I just didn't feel like I was a good fit for the culture of their team. I don't want to waste their's or my time, so I withdrew. Is that considered unprofessional?

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I have withdrawn from a few job interviews for reasons such as: hiring manager, gaining greater clarification on the challenges of the job, travel expectations, limited internal resources to be successful in the role, limited work-life balance.

The way I see it is, you're navigating ambiguity and it's only til you interview, meet and ask questions will you have a better feel for the role.

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I did this in a non-sales capacity, went through a lengthy application and presentation process, but only withdrew when it was established there were no compensation details being provided.

Push comes to shove they didn't plan on paying anybody more than they were already making(wherever they were transitioning from) and there was no future growth in that new position.

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Yup, I’ve done this a couple times after gaining more clarity after the 1st or 2nd round. It’s ok to withdraw. Better than accepting a job that isn’t a good fit and hating yourself then quitting soon after.

Yes cuz after the interview you realize the company is janky

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