Declining on cycle interview requests?

Received two interview requests from HHs representing MFs that I really like but declined since I’m not prepped enough and want to recruit off cycle. Will they still interview me after I turned them down for on cycle?  Don’t want to ruin my reputation by going in unprepared 

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Why did u take headhunters call? They are going to think you wasted their time

 

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