Question: If I realize I'm not interested in a job, how can I excuse myself from the interview process without leaving a negative impression on the employer and the recruiter? Jan MolinoManaging DirectorDiversified SearchYou only have to answer one question: How do you want the recruiter and the association to perceive you? If you feel you must leave midway through the search process, it's best to do so while confirming the recruiter's reasons for including you in the first place. Give the recruiter a reasonable explanation—such as, it's a poor fit that doesn't align with your career plans—as soon as possible. That's being professional. I continually check with… Read More