Job Interview Questions: What to do if I want to cancel a job interview?

I made an appointment for a job interview.
But I found a better paying job that I have a very good chance of getting.
How can I tell the employer that I'm no longer interested in the job without being rude?

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Good question. I would still go to the interview because practice is very important. You never know which job will be better without exploring them both. Also, you haven't been offered the other job. If you put all of your eggs in one basket you could end up with nothing. For all you know, the job you think is better will actually offer less and could have other issues.

In this competitive market keep your options open. I call your situation "a win-win". lol

How to Answer Job Interview Questions Correctly and Get Hired

• When you are required to give a specific reason for your absence, make it as vague as possible.
  When you have to cancel past the normal working hours, leave a simple message and explain it on the phone the next day.
  If you have taken another position, call and let them know that you have accepted a position somewhere else with another company. Be sure to thank them for their consideration and wish them success. In this way, you have built a professional record should you decide to apply for a position again.


• call them and tell them that you dont feel like its the right job for you, and you may have a more promising prospect


• Call and be polite...........easy