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Hi,

I'd like to gather some input whether to accept a job interview or to decline it politely.

I have had no plans to move to another company despite opposing most of our recent cut backs (e.g. travel expenses, salary freeze). Being with my current company for 21 month, I have been approached by and invited to interview for an offering (same level) at a high profile competitor.

I can not judge the differences between both companies without interviewing. And I am wondering whether to interview for a same level position without strong desire to leave. Since it is probable that I might end up declining an potential offer (I know, I do not have it yet), is it wise to eat up their time and money and burn me for future interviews?

Thanks for you opinion,

 

celing

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Submitted by jhack on Wednesday March 3rd, 2010 8:33 am

This cast makes the case for going on external interviews: 

http://www.manager-tools.com/2009/12/external-interviews-and-careers-chapter-1 

You should go on the interview.

John Hack

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Submitted by TomW on Wednesday March 3rd, 2010 8:22 pm

I don't think  there's such a thing as a reason not to interview with a company. You never know who you could meet, what the position is, or how it might benefit you until you go on that interview.

I was just offered (and accepted) a position that I never dreamed that I could get when I went on the first interview.