Vetting candidates for a role requires a lot of effort.
A simple email to decline a job offer can work to your advantage if you do it right.
Lead your declination email with appreciation.
Start by thanking the hiring team for offering you the role.
Give a Solid Reason
Failing to add an explanation works against your interest when sending in your declination email.
A shallow explanation wont do either.
Without being too specific, aim to be transparent about why you might’t take up an offer.
Did the offer come at the wrong time?
Are you in school, and would your schedule be a hindrance to working effectively?
Do you have an issue with the bonuses or remuneration?
If you’re going to turn down the offer, you might as well spill out exactly why.
Simply declining without stating a reason wouldn’t take you that far.
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Feel free to modify the template to your taste.
It would be my pleasure to work with [Company] as [Job Title].
However, after weighing my concerns, Ive decided against accepting your job offer.
The remuneration you itemized in your last email doesn’t align with my career goals.
I genuinely appreciate the pre-employment interactions we’ve had over the last [number of days/weeks].
I’ve learned a lot from the process and enjoyed our conversations about [some topic].
I would love to stay in touch with the bright minds at [Company name].
I will send you a LinkedIn connection request later in the day.
I am looking forward to more fruitful interactions.
It could also be an avenue to help an unemployed friend get employed.
