Go to an interview vs Go on an interview

Both phrases are commonly used in English, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Go to an interview' is used to indicate the action of physically going to the location where the interview will take place. On the other hand, 'go on an interview' is used to mean participating in or attending the interview itself.

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Go to an interview

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the action of physically going to the location where the interview will take place.

Examples:

I have to go to an interview at 10 a.m.
She went to an interview for a job at the new company.
He is nervous about going to the interview tomorrow.

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I cannot go to an interview with one blue shoe.
You have to go to an interview, like everyone else.
But poor Ha Ni has to go to an interview in such weather, I hope it works out well for her.
It's best not to go into an interview with Patty cold.
Wants me to go there for an interview about my work.
Schmidt turned off the hot water, because it's not enough that I have to go on an interview with the red devil in my belly, I also have to go unshowered.
Are you able to go there for an interview?
If you want to apply for a job in marine biology, you might have to go to an office for an interview.
where the unemployed person refuses an offer of employment or refuses to go for an interview with the employment services;
Well, they called me up asking me to go to an interview, and I happened to get an job in a Junior High school, in Queens, and I ended up... starting it at my...
You can't go on an interview like that.
Now I go to interview the legendary Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson.
I can't go to interviews without it.
Dok Go Jin gave an interview?
Good. Now, go to the Finn interview.
It's mandatory for the girls to go to job interviews before they emancipate.
I heard that you had an interview with Go Mi-nam the girl version
First, I would go to England to interview your grandma's side of the family for you.
Eun Chan will have to go to a job interview when she returns.
The company has agreed to go to laramie and interview the people of the town.

Alternatives:

attend an interview
go for an interview
have an interview
participate in an interview
be interviewed

Go on an interview

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to mean participating in or attending the interview itself.

Examples:

She is excited to go on an interview with the famous author.
He went on an interview for a position at the marketing agency.
I have to prepare well before going on the interview.

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You can't go on an interview like that.
Schmidt turned off the hot water, because it's not enough that I have to go on an interview with the red devil in my belly, I also have to go unshowered.
I told her I'd go on camera and do an interview and I've never done one before.
It's best not to go into an interview with Patty cold.
I cannot go to an interview with one blue shoe.
Wants me to go there for an interview about my work.
You have to go to an interview, like everyone else.
But poor Ha Ni has to go to an interview in such weather, I hope it works out well for her.
Dok Go Jin gave an interview?
And then I bought him a sport coat, so he could go on job interviews.
I heard that you had an interview with Go Mi-nam the girl version
Are you able to go there for an interview?
And you two can go interview the senator.
Frost, let's go interview the principal.
Now? Look, I got to go interview a witness downtown.
I'm going to go interview the wife.
Anyway, we got to go interview the staff.
Frost, let's go interview the principal.
You go interview the jurors, and I'll try to figure out how a surveillance camera can lie.
DON: What up? Boss wants you to go interview a Kurt Young.

Alternatives:

attend an interview
participate in an interview
have an interview
be interviewed
take part in an interview

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Go to an interview vs Go on an interview