How To Refuse A Job

by Stephanie Blye

A lot of persons are in search of a job but not all of them have the experience necessary to fit in a certain company, or they have no experience whatsoever. Many of these persons feel very happy when getting a job offer and would practically accept any kind of job. But sometimes, the salary is not the expected one, the location is not so convenient or the job doesn't seem to fit you in any way. In this case, you really need to know how to say NO, THANK YOU to such a job.

The job searching process can get you tired and frustrated and it is very tempting to refuse a job verbally, forgetting about the proper way of saying no - a letter of refusal. But bare in mind that the professional way of rejecting a job offer is by writing such a letter.



Here are four useful suggestions regarding the way in which you should say no:

1. Be firm!

The very moment you decided the job is not for you, call the Hiring Manager and then write a letter of offer refusal in which you decline the job his company has offered you.

2. Be polite!

The letter of refusal should sound professional and polite in the same time. Maybe you do want to decline their offer now, but you wouldn't mind having been taken into consideration for a vacant position in their company somewhere in the close or far future. Some job seekers would do anything to create themselves a good network net in order to build connections which they would later find very useful in any job searching process. This is not a wrong thing to do after all so thank every person that has interviewed you and wish them and their business a lot of luck.

3. Be diplomatic!

If you have received a much generous offer, avoid mentioning details about the job you are about to accept in some other company. You should leave the Hiring Manager the impression that you have been very impressed by his offer and by his company, but you are accepting a position which better suits your career plan and necessities at this moment.

4. Be short and concise!

The letter of refusal is not a place to boast about the things you have accomplished to boost your career. The company is already aware of your achievements and your value so be sure your letter is short and concise, aiming straight to the desired point.