Sample
Decline Letter
Letter to Reject a Job Offer
It is courtesy to inform nay other
employers with whom you have offers or applications pending that
you have accepted another offer. Read Decline Letter Sample below
for guidelines.
A letter to reject a job offer should
be positive and gracious. You need not elaborate on the reasons
for your rejection; merely state the other plans you've made. Indicate
your appreciation of the offer and thank people who were particularly
helpful. Don't "burn your bridges behind you" by saying
that you accepted a "better" offer or an offer with a
"better" company.
Example:
1313 Ivory Tower Lane
College Town, CA 91984
(530) 75x-xxxx
May 13, 19xx
Jeanne Richard
Vice-President
XYZ, Inc.
1000 Smith Way
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Dear Ms. Richard:
I am gratified to have received an offer for a position with your
organization. My interviews with you and other members of the staff
were productive and I am impressed with the excitement, productivity
and strengths of XYZ, Inc.
However, I must regretfully decline you offer. I have accepted
an offer at another firm.
I appreciate the opportunity I had to interview with your organization.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
(signature)
David Fox
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