Best way to pull out of an interview? Just not excited about the role / company after a few convos (but it’s a small start up community where I’m looking so don’t want to burn bridges)

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Best way to do it is to do it. Don’t drag them along. Don’t tell them you don’t find the role interesting, but contextualize it with your trajectory and goals at this moment of time.

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"I really appreciate the time you all have invested in talking to me, but I have another opportunity I'd like to pursue.'

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Tell them you have something that has come up on the personal front due to which job search will have to be put on the backseat for the moment. Works like a charm!

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SMCS: People usually don’t get confused by private and harmless actions of strangers. In fact, I’d be surprised (and borderline worried for them) if they care.

Giving them notice is necessary. Giving a reason isn't. Just creates risk that you'll have to do further justification if your next actions don't seem to match up with the reason you give (which can all be perception). " Thank you for your time. I need to withdraw my application."

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Hey everyone what seems to be working for me to almost land jobs is opting for in person interviews when possible (helps build connection) and harder for them to easily reject you.

Also my LinkedIn profile has brought in the most interesting opportunities from recruiters (don't forget to work your profile).

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