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Job interview Today HELP

MelT2020
MelT2020

I have a job interview this afternoon for an environmental organization.  I have 2 college degrees, but I don't think my skills and education are a good fit for the position. I'm thinking of calling to decline the interview.  I think the new role would be life changing and exciting, but I don't think I have the skills needed for the role. Should I decline the interview?

arfie
arfie
I would attend the interview for the practice. Job interviews, including the wisdom of compassionately turning down a bad fit, are a higher art form and opportunities to hone your interview skills can be few and far between.

But that is me.

Gentle support while you decide what is right for you.
MelT2020
MelT2020
Thanks Arfie for the support. I haven't had an interview in months and I agree it would be good practice. But I know nothing about this industry. Was up most of the night trying to learn
arfie
arfie
When I interviewed for my first environmental job back in the 80s, I thought "Environmental Engineering" was the latest name for "Interior Decorator" or some such. They were after my computer skills, so it was all good to them.

I still turned down the job, but the education was profound and some rich seeds were planted in the process.

Ya just never knows. . .
rmb
rmb
Did you have a phone interview first with HR?

I feel like they wouldn’t have scheduled the interview had they felt based in your resume you didn’t have enough direct experience in the industry. Everyone starts someplace to enter an industry.

Good luck, whatever you decide!
Tuti
Tuti
No. You should go just to know what is out there. Something caught their eye when they called you for an interview!

Good luck and let us know!!!
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Interview and be open to new ideas!

Hope it goes well!
jessekay
jessekay
I kind of have the same attitude with being a teacher I’m always wanted to be a teacher but I have no college degree do you have a degree which you said I think I’m going to stick with retail I’m not working as of yet but I’m working towards doing that again I really thought being a teacher but I don’t qualify or I’m not good enough I hope whatever you decide to do for your interview if you do go or not it goes the way you want it to go good luck
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