Job Interview Invite

Nednats

Thank you for the all replies.
I understand it is a good dilemma to have. I also have nothing to lose by going the interview as I already have a Job.
But one of my concerns is the interview itself. They are most likely going to ask what I am doing now. It's 2-3 months since I orginal applied for the Job with them. Do I tell them I am now working another job that isn't on my CV? Do I lie (don't want to)? I don't want to be accused of wasting anyones time.

amiehall

Tell them the truth about your new job. Especially as you'll need to be clear about your notice period etc.

sniggings

tell the truth, what's so wrong in saying you have just started a new job, got their interview request and wanted to see what was on offer.

It puts you in a stronger position, if they really want you they will have to offer a good deal, as you are no longer out of work.

prowla

If you want to stay with the job you've got, then just tell the other company thanks very much for keeping me in mind but no thanks, etc.

If you want to check them out then take a day off and go for the interview.

It is perfectly alright.

Nednats

amiehall wrote: »

Tell them the truth about your new job. Especially as you'll need to be clear about your notice period etc.

Should do this before or at the Interview?

I was thinking of replying to the email with someting like this:

[FONT=Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial]"I have recently accepted and started working a position with another company.
But I am still interested in working for [FONT=Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial][your company][/FONT]. Please could you send me details of the vacancy?"

[FONT=Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial]or should just arrange an interview an[FONT=Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial]d t[FONT=Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial]hen mention it t[FONT=Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial]here?[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [/FONT]

DCFC79

Go to the interview and see what happens, then come back here and ask for any advice if you get a job offer.

liney

I would want to know more about the vacancy I was 'applying' for before accepting an interview. Presumably, not being in the same department, it is not the origional job you were interested in.

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Nednats wrote: »

Should do this before or at the Interview?

I would say always before. Otherwise it could be a waste of time and effort if you then learn on the interview day it is one of those preferred no notice periods jobbie? definitely worth an ask if you can, just thinking of the position you would have been in at time of application.....

Also hope your not torn easily like me and I really wouldn't gamble now unless I had to
Not an easy one, sometimes preservation pays and I've been grateful to know I can re-apply another time when hit harder and look less of a job hopper (unless you have a really brilliant strong reason to move) which still happens today despite the job market being how it is, just my 2pence and a lot of interviews where I have received 'no reply' when in the same situation

sniggings

Nednats wrote: »

Should do this before or at the Interview?

I was thinking of replying to the email with someting like this:

[FONT=Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial]"I have recently accepted and started working a position with another company.
But I am still interested in working for [FONT=Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial][your company][/FONT]. Please could you send me details of the vacancy?"

[FONT=Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial]or should just arrange an interview an[FONT=Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial]d t[FONT=Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial]hen mention it t[FONT=Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial]here?[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [/FONT]

no don't say that, they are not offering you the interview because they think you are unemployed, but because they think you might be right for the job.
Your tone comes across as it you are doing something wrong, they have offered you an interview, it's as simple as that, people get interviews all the time whilst working, you don't just go for interviews when unemployed.

simply accept the interview if you wish, with a letter saying here is my updated CV and can you please supply details of the vacancy.

Nednats

liney wrote: »

I would want to know more about the vacancy I was 'applying' for before accepting an interview. Presumably, not being in the same department, it is not the origional job you were interested in.

I actual have no details at all of current vancany.
I'm intrested in working for the company and from my experience in the industry I can make a good guess of what the job is based on the job title but apart from that I have no more details. So i need to ask for more information.

sniggings wrote: »

simply accept the interview if you wish, with a letter saying here is my updated CV and can you please supply details of the vacancy.

I need to email back if I would like an interview so I think my best move would be to ask for more details and then arrange interview if I like the sound of the vacancy.

Thanks to everyone wo replied to this thread