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The future of energy is rapidly evolving. The explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) and the enormous energy infrastructure it demands will continue to drive unprecedented electricity needs. Goldman Sachs projects that U.S. power demand could grow by as much as 20% by the decade’s end, in large part due to the construction of data centers. These […]
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Finding a job means doing a fair share of interviewing. Generally, job seekers score one interview for every six applications submitted. But your calendar may look much busier if you have an in-demand skillet or heaps of work experience. This means you’ll have to decline some interviews. But how do you do it professionally? Here’s our advice.
Before you break the news to your point of contact, give the decision another thought. Passing on an interview just because you’re feeling nervous or your impostor syndrome kicks in isn’t the wisest move. Likewise, if you don’t know much about the company or the industry, an interview can provide you with some perspective.
That said, there are also cases when declining an interview invitation is the best course of action:
Not long ago, resigning via email was widely seen as a bad form. Unless you wanted to burn bridges and seem extremely unprofessional, you would take the time to voice your decision in person.
Now as remote work is commonplace, that’s no longer the case. People can work in a company for years without ever being in the same room as their supervisor or HR team. Resigning via email isn’t just acceptable. It may be necessary.
Still, a quitting email, coming seemingly out of the blue, can leave a bad impression on an employer. That’s the last thing you’d want.
Here are some guidelines on how to resign via email while maintaining healthy, professional connections.
While you don’t owe someone an in-depth explanation of your decision to leave a job, you should reconsider using an email to avoid a difficult conversation.
Resigning by email is more than warranted when:
If the above sounds like your case, here’s how to do so: