{"id":1888,"date":"2022-11-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/?p=1888"},"modified":"2024-03-15T18:07:06","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T22:07:06","slug":"cancel-job-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/basics\/cancel-job-interview","title":{"rendered":"How to Cancel a Job Interview (With Examples)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>After polishing your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/what-is-resume\">resume<\/a>, sending your application through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/applicant-tracking-system\">the applicant tracking system (ATS)<\/a>, and refreshing your inbox more times than you can count, you&#8217;re scheduled for a job interview! But as the big day arrives, something happens that upends your plans, and now you have to figure out how to cancel a job interview without losing the opportunity or burning any bridges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While canceling a job interview should be a last resort, it does happen. This guide will teach you how to cancel an interview the right way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-you-should-and-shouldn-t-cancel-a-job-interview\">When You Should and Shouldn\u2019t Cancel a Job Interview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes life happens, and you have to cancel your job interview. However, \u201clife happening\u201d isn\u2019t enough of a reason to present to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/recruiter\">recruiter<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/hiring-manager\">hiring manager<\/a>. Good reasons to cancel your job interview are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019re sick<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A family member is ill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You or a family member was in an accident<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A death in the family<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ve accepted another job offer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ve been accepted to school (and will attend full-time)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s a second or third interview, and you\u2019re absolutely certain this is not the job for you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, many other things happen in life that may make you want to cancel an interview but aren\u2019t appropriate reasons to do so. Some of those are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019re hungover<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your friends want to hang out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s a great day to go to the beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Concert\/movie tickets just came your way<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-you-should-reschedule-a-job-interview-instead-of-canceling-it\">Why You Should Reschedule a Job Interview Instead of Canceling It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While there are acceptable reasons to cancel a job interview and most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/hiring-manager-vs-recruiter\">recruiters and hiring managers<\/a> will understand, whenever possible, it\u2019s better to reschedule your interview instead of canceling it \u2014 unless you plan to decline the job interview entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card\">\n\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/cropped-navy-gem-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/cropped-navy-gem-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/elementor\/thumbs\/cropped-navy-gem-q5ogbjhtuj6eihvsgm18uvgoxcjfq914449xwv9bp0.png 50w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/cropped-navy-gem.png 237w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"forage-core-course-card__name\">Resume Writing Masterclass<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__description\">Craft a winning resume in our free resume writing masterclass. Learn how to translate your skills into outcomes, stand out to recruiters, and demonstrate why you&#039;re the right person for the job.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__button forage-core-course-card__button--desktop\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/simulations\/forage-masterclass\/resume-writing-masterclass-cvct\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGet Started\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"label\">Avg. Time:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t5-6 hours\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__skills\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"label\">Skills you&#8217;ll build:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tProfessional branding, transferable skills, keywords, showcasing outcomes\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__button forage-core-course-card__button--mobile\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/simulations\/forage-masterclass\/resume-writing-masterclass-cvct\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGet Started\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Rescheduling demonstrates you\u2019re still interested in the job and doing your best to manage the situation. Canceling the interview could send the message that you\u2019re no longer interested in the job, which may not be the case.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-cancel-a-job-interview\">How to Cancel a Job Interview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you find yourself in a situation where you just can\u2019t make it, here\u2019s how to cancel an interview as professionally as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-be-sure-you-want-to-cancel\">Be Sure You Want to Cancel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, be 1,000% positive (yes, 1,000!) that you want to cancel the interview. You may not get another chance to interview with the company for this role. Realize that by canceling, there\u2019s a chance you\u2019re closing the door on the opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-remain-professional\">Remain Professional<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bernadette Pawlik, senior partner at Pawlik\/Dorman Custom Search and recruiting insider and career strategist at Coffee &amp; Consult, says that the single best way to handle canceling a job interview is to be professional. \u201cWhen you treat a recruiter as a professional (even if they aren\u2019t as professional), if you understand that their [reputation] is on the line if you cancel, you have made a bond.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card\">\n\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Depositphotos_650582106_L-150x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Discover Financial Services Logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Depositphotos_650582106_L-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Depositphotos_650582106_L-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Depositphotos_650582106_L-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Depositphotos_650582106_L-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Depositphotos_650582106_L-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Depositphotos_650582106_L-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Depositphotos_650582106_L.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"forage-core-course-card__name\">Professional Skills<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__description\">Find out who you are as a professional in this free course from Discover Financial Services. Identify your values and non-negotiables and learn how to navigate common workplace situations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__button forage-core-course-card__button--desktop\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/simulations\/discover\/interview-career-skill-idyd\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoin Now\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"label\">Avg. Time:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t2-3 hours\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__skills\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"label\">Skills you&#8217;ll build:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSelf-reflection, organization, discovery, planning\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__button forage-core-course-card__button--mobile\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/simulations\/discover\/interview-career-skill-idyd\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoin Now\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While bonding with your recruiter (or hiring manager) might seem unimportant, Pawlik points out that \u201cThat bond can become another opportunity [for you] as that recruiter\u2019s career progresses.\u201d Treating the recruiter professionally will help them remember you in a positive light, and when that recruiter has a role that\u2019s a good fit for you, they just might reach out to you before starting a larger candidate search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-act-immediately\">Act Immediately<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you realize you can\u2019t make the interview date, contact your recruiter or the hiring manager as soon as possible! If nothing else, it gives them time to adjust their schedule, and they might have more flexibility to fit your interview in at a later date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-apologize-for-the-inconvenience\">Apologize for the Inconvenience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>They say that time is money, and when you consider the time and money a company spends on recruiting, you don\u2019t want to make it look like you\u2019re wasting either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Include an apology for canceling your job interview when it makes sense. Acknowledge that it\u2019s an inconvenience and thank them for being understanding and flexible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-give-a-brief-explanation\">Give a Brief Explanation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll want to include a brief explanation of why you\u2019re canceling. Excessive details aren\u2019t necessary, with one exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf you believe an offer from another company is imminent (and by imminent I mean you have a verbal offer and have discussed a starting date), tell the recruiter and ask if they would like to continue or wait until you have an offer,\u201d says Pawlik.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card\">\n\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/408f442b1a38a2e967c6b9646891569c-150x90.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/408f442b1a38a2e967c6b9646891569c-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/408f442b1a38a2e967c6b9646891569c-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/408f442b1a38a2e967c6b9646891569c.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"forage-core-course-card__name\">Interview Success<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__description\">Level-up your interview skills in this free course from BCLP. Practice drafting a resume and cover letter, taking pre-employment assessments, and answering interview questions via video.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__button forage-core-course-card__button--desktop\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/simulations\/bclp\/interview-success-awbm\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnroll Now\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"label\">Avg. Time:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t4-5 hours\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__skills\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"label\">Skills you&#8217;ll build:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAnalytical thinking, time management, public speaking, problem-solving, organization\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__button forage-core-course-card__button--mobile\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/simulations\/bclp\/interview-success-awbm\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnroll Now\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-cancel-a-job-interview-examples\">How to Cancel a Job Interview Examples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can ask to cancel your job interview one of three ways \u2014 by phone, email, or text. However, Pawlik says you may want to consider canceling via all three methods. \u201cRecruiters are constantly on the move and you want to show the respect and understanding of their role by erring on the side of overcommunication.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what method or methods you choose, here are some example scripts to help you cancel your job interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-decline-a-job-interview-when-you-re-no-longer-interested\">How to Decline a Job Interview When You\u2019re No Longer Interested<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite all your application efforts, you may decide that this job is not the right one for you. Here\u2019s how to decline a job interview when you\u2019re no longer interested in the role.<\/p>\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Hi [Name],<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Thank you so much for the opportunity to interview for [name of position]. After some consideration, I\u2019m no longer interested in the role. Good luck in your search, and thanks again!<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>[Your name]<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-reschedule-an-interview\">How to Reschedule an Interview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, canceling an interview should be your last choice. Here\u2019s how to reschedule an interview, instead of canceling it.<\/p>\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Hi [Name],<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Thank you for the opportunity to interview for [name of position]. I\u2019m really excited about the job, but unfortunately, I need to reschedule our interview. I\u2019m so sorry for the inconvenience, but [brief reason here: I\u2019ve come down with a virus and don\u2019t want to expose anyone]. Please let me know what date or dates work for you to reschedule.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Thanks so much,<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>[Your name]<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-cancel-a-job-interview-when-you-have-another-offer\">How to Cancel a Job Interview When You Have Another Offer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes you need to turn down a job interview because you have another job offer, <em>but<\/em> you\u2019re not 100% sure you\u2019ll accept the other offer and want to keep your options open.<\/p>\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Hi [Name],<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Thank you for the opportunity to interview for [name of position]. I am excited about the position, but have a verbal offer from another company. Do you want to continue the interview process? I completely understand if you don\u2019t.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Best,<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>[Your name]<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-cancel-a-job-interview-when-you-ve-accepted-another-offer\">How to Cancel a Job Interview When You\u2019ve Accepted Another Offer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Accepting another job offer is a very good reason to cancel a job interview. Here\u2019s how to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Dear [Name],<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Thanks so much for considering me for the [name of position]. However, I\u2019ve already accepted another offer. 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