Halfway through the interviews I realized that the job is more junior than I thought.
After researching LinkedIn I saw some jobs at a higher level that actually appear to be more interesting to me, but likely under a different hiring manager. I have my last interview coming up and per the recruiter I am likely the top candidate, but now I realize this is not the job I really want, but I would like to explore the other posted position. Should I still interview and if offered, decline the offer? Or discuss with the recruiter right now that I am not interested? Not sure how to proceed.
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Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
I would highly recommend you speak with the recruiter about this asap. I know this is information I want to hear sooner rather than later.
If you are truly not interested in the position, you are wasting your time and theirs by not bringing it up. Explain that after learning more about the position, it's more junior than you had previously thought but that you were so impressed with the company and everyone you've spoken to that you'd really like to work there so you went to their job portal and found a position that you think would be a better fit for you. Ask the recruiter if they are working on the other position or if they could point you to the appropriate recruiter.
GOOD LUCK!
Anonymous
As soon as you have decided that you are no longer interested, you can come up with a short reason as to why you are no longer interested. I would speak to the recruiter and tell them that after learning more about the position that you do not feel like it would be best suited to your needs and experience.
I've learned the sooner, the better, but don't do it until you are ready.