Feeling Worried After Interview Blunder

[GradApplicant201420]

Hey gradcafe,

 

I just did an interview today for one of my phd schools. I was nervous during the interview because it's my very first one this cycle. During one part of the interview, I committed a grievous faux pas by stating that I wasn't completely fascinated with a certain professor's research topic. Immediately when that left my mouth, I realized that it was not how I wanted to say it. I really wanted to say that the professor's line of research is not an area that I originally anticipated studying. Although I did clarify at the end, I feel disappointed that I even said something like that. I think that the rest of the interview went OK, although I could have elaborated more here and there. What do you guys think? Did I just blow my chance?

 

Thanks,

Grad Applicant

[Lisa44201]

As long as you didn't say that about your POI, it's not terrible.

[TakeMyCoffeeBlack]

Clarify in a follow up e-mail if you're really worried. You might want to demonstrate that although you have specific research in mind, you're open to other directions.

[ratlab]

Clarify in a follow up e-mail if you're really worried. You might want to demonstrate that although you have specific research in mind, you're open to other directions.

Ahhh I accidentally downvoted you when I meant to upvote, sorry . This is good advice, but do it soon while the interview is fresh in both your mind and your POI's mind.