Looking for advice...(UPDATE - thank you all for the advice, I'am going to have the interview)

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January 20,2022 at 1:55PM UTC

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I've been contacted by a recruiter about a new job. I am happy enough at my current role(IT Generalist). Is it wrong to take an interview if I'm only passively looking?

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AnonymousJanuary 20,2022 at 2:16PM UTC
Not necessarily...I would say if you take the interview and were offered the job would you truly consider the role? If the compensation, benefits, and role were a good fit.
The main goal is you don't want to waist anyone's time including your own. I would take the time to research the role, possible compensation outcomes (if it differs from your current role), travel time, etc. and see if it would be a job you could actually consider if the right offer was made.
Tomilyn RichardsJanuary 20,2022 at 2:51PM UTC
You learn more by having those conversations... no rules that you have to move forward just to open up the conversation!! AOK
Travise SmithJanuary 20,2022 at 3:00PM UTC
Honey-- you always want to keep the door open for conversations-- how do you know what is out there if the doors and windows are always closed? Gets stuffy in there!!
AnonymousJanuary 20,2022 at 3:57PM UTC
Take the interview. If you're not looking and you get an offer now is the perfect time to negotiate a much higher salary or more leave or both!
LaurenJanuary 20,2022 at 4:58PM UTC
People should be open to opportunities and certainly take the call to explore the opportunity. Recruiters realize this is part of our job. : )
AnonymousJanuary 20,2022 at 7:56PM UTC
You absolutely should. It's good practice, it a smart move to understand your market value, it's always wise to be courted.
AnonymousJanuary 20,2022 at 11:33PM UTC
You should definitely see what’s out there on the market to :1. Keep your interview skills fresh 2. Learn about other roles and salaries on the market 3. Reaffirm your satisfaction with your current role or potentially find a super interesting oppt that you might actually consider upon second thought. Best of luck!
AnonymousJanuary 21,2022 at 1:06PM UTC
Of course. I like to keep abreast of the changes in the roles, titles and value in the market
So many people get angry when they find out other people in their role or even lower are being paid considerably more than they are, hold higher titles for their responsibilities , etc. It's not the company's job to keep make sure you keep pace with the market. So this is a great way to ensure you are aligned with the latest trends.
Alexis GladstoneJanuary 21,2022 at 2:06PM UTC
Some of my best jobs came from when I wasn't looking but contacted by a recruiter. I would definitely at least explore the opportunity with them and see if you want to move forward in the interview process. Knowledge is power!
Sarah HassaineFebruary 11,2022 at 6:50PM UTC
I leverage those conversations as learning opportunities. To see what is going on in the industry, how jobs and teams are operating and where trends are at. I clarify that I am a passive candidate and open to learning more. Have fun with it :)!
Veronica Z. NievesFebruary 16,2022 at 4:32PM UTC
Never turn down a great opportunity when it presents itself if what you seek is growth.