An ex-Nvidia recruiter advises against making this mistake in a job interview, as it can give the impression that the candidate is not qualified enough to be interviewed.

Stefanie Fackrell, an HR consultant who has worked at tech giants like Google and Nvidia, notices a lack of preparedness as a red flag in job interviews.

It's evident when individuals are merely going through the motions, which makes it difficult to believe they're fully committed to the role or genuinely interested in it.

The interviewee directly conveyed to Fackrell that she was not interested in the interview, causing Fackrell to question whether she should be conducting the interview.

'Oh, it's not my first choice'

A young woman was interviewed for a recruiting coordinator position on Fackrell's team several years ago.

In the early stages of the interview, Fackrell inquired, "What draws you to this position?"

The woman confessed that she was not interested in the job but was attending the interview to assess the experience and what she could gain from it.

Fackrell recognized that the woman wasn't a suitable candidate, but he allowed his colleagues to interview her and later shared his feedback with the team, stating that they shouldn't hire her.

'So many people are out of work'

Fackrell believes that during the application process, many people are desperate and are applying for any role, even if it is not suitable for them or not aligned with their interests. However, this approach can be detrimental.

To avoid wasting time and resources, it's best to let your prospective employer know as soon as you're not interested in the opportunity. Instead of prolonging the interview process, simply send an email to the recruiter and state that you will not be moving forward.

Fackrell's candidate is my top pick, but if we hire her and another opportunity arises, she'll leave in two weeks, says the speaker. Despite her initial interest, she ruined her chances by stating she wasn't and consuming the team's time.

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