Started a new Job but received another Interview/Offer at another Company

[sandsthetime]

Originally Posted by SkySofiaLila

I'd go to the interview but I'm not sure I'd mention that I'm currently employed.
They might not give you the job based on that, alone.

I wouldn't mention it either. I'd keep things hush-hush for now as some companies are hesitant to hire someone who recently just started a job. What if another company contacts the OP after three months with an even more enticing possibility? If I was a business owner and interviewed someone three months on the job, I'd probably pass on them as well due to fear they may do the exact same thing to me if something better came along so soon.

[seain dublin]

Originally Posted by Suburban_Guy

First of all, this is an interview not a job offer, so keep things in perspective. Don't hype things up in your own mind until you have an offer letter in your hand.

Many people come to this forum and equate an interview with an offer. Two different things.

It seems like often someone will post a thread in this section practically ready to hand in their two week notice when they haven't interviewed yet. Interesting that we never hear back from these people as they pronlbably never got an offer. I'm just keeping it real.

So take it one step at a time. Go for interview first. Then WHEN you get an official offer letter, do serious thinking about what you want to do. The grass isn't always greener on the other side.

Good luck.

Exactly, I'm amazed when people jump the gun and think this means a job offer. Also the posters who give notice at their current job when they don't have a firm written offer with a salary and a start date.

OP, as others have said go to the interview, you said you recently started this current position. I guess you could call in sick or say you have a Dr's appt. It gets a little dicey when you're new. Maybe see if they can interview you in the early morning.

Suburban Guy is correct, the grass isn't always greener. Also this company that you interview with took a long time to contact you, you might interview and it gets dragged out for several more months.

Best of luck.

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Say: "I applied here and at *current job* at the same time. I took my current job, but I was far more interested in this position. I'd hate to leave my current job after only a few months, but I know this would be a great move for me."

Then, in the future, leave the current job completely off your resume so you won't have to explain the short duration.