Politely decline a job offer: Job Offer Rejection Letter
What is a Job Offer Rejection Letter?
Sample Job Offer Rejection Letter
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Dear ,
Thank you for considering me for the position with . It was a very difficult decision for me to make, but after careful consideration, of personal reasons.
Once again, I would like to thank you for your time throughout the interview process. You have my best wishes in finding someone suitable for the position.
Sincerely,
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Job Offer Rejection Letter FAQs
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What should be included in a Job Offer Rejection Letter?
When writing a job offer rejection letter, it is important to get straight to the point while remaining courteous. Typically, to do so, you should:
- Thank the employer for their time and energy
- Briefly state why you are rejecting their job offer
- Wish them luck in their search
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How do you write a rejection letter for a job?
Declining a job offer with a letter is quick and easy with Rocket Lawyer. You only have to answer a short series of short questions and Rocket Lawyer's document builder will create a personalized letter for you within minutes. Prepare answers to the following questions in advance to speed up the process even more:
- Who is the employer?
- Who is the hiring manager?
- What is the title of the position?
- Why are you rejecting the job?
- When will the letter be sent?
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What is the best reason to reject a job offer?
There are many reasons why an individual would or should reject a job offer. Common reasons to reject a job offer can include: finding a better opportunity, salary, culture, personal reasons (e.g. illness), etc.
