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I worked with a recruiter who pushed me into a similar interview situation last year and now I no longer work with him. If you know from the get-go that it’s not a good fit, I think you should end the process sooner rather than later. I did a 5-partner interview and then had to grapple with the next question “what if I get an offer? How will I say no and will it hurt my chances later?” Now I work with a recruiter who’s receptive to the things I’m looking for and would never push me to follow through with something that’s a bad fit. Remember— recruiters are financially incentivized to get you a job (no matter the fit) so take the advice that yours gives you with a grain of salt.
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I agree with the above, however, I also believe interviewing is a skill that improves with practice. I'd prep as if this is your dream firm and work to do your best. Saying no only _feels_ like a big deal. The firm will move right on. And also...screw this recruiter. But get the practice in!
Thank you all for the insight!
I did the interview- I expect them to give me an offer, but I will likely politely decline it. Good practice, if nothing else I guess!
It won’t hurt you if you interview and don’t take it. Be open that you’re not really looking and the recruiter suggested you be open minded as they felt the role would be a good fit. It’s so competitive people get that a lot of candidates won’t actually move. But if you’re really sure, then yeah why waste their time and yours - don’t go.
That second sentence is really important. We have recruiters who bring candidates that turn out to have been cajoled into interviewing and we in turn were told they were really interested. When we find that out we become more weary with what they bring.
This is a long-winded way to say: Do convey this because it might be a subtle market correction.
The recruiter is looking out for themselves. If you don’t want it, don’t waste your time.
Back out. Why go through an interview you KNOW you don’t want.
And get a new recruiter.