Job offers can be both exciting and intimidating. When you know one isn't right for you, it's time to decline gracefully. Learn reject a job offer while still maintaining a positive working relationship with the employer of interest.
Instructions
1. Determine if you're simply not interested in the particulars of this job offer, or if you are not interested in the position, or the company, altogether. Making this critical decision will point you in the best direction as you move forward.
2. Be honest. Do not lie to a company. It could come back to haunt you and if they find out later that you've been untruthful, you might be blacklisted by the company or job agency. You could severely limit your job market in the near future.
3. Thank the company for considering you for this opportunity. It's important that you show this respect in order to continue a relationship with them in the future.
4. Be firm. If you aren't interested in the details but would like to negotiate, tell them what you would be willing to agree to. If you aren't interested at all, hold your ground. Don't give a wishy-washing impression that will lead them to feel you might be holding out for a better offer, and don't lead them to believe, out of false hope, that you might be willing to work with them at a later date.
5. Always be tactful and respectful in your response. Remember that the employer has done you know harm. Even though employment negotiations can be sticky, it's best to show no negative emotion and stick to the facts.
6. Give honest, reasonable explanations for your decline. Maybe it's bad timing, a family-related factor, a counter-offer from your current employer, location concerns or simply that the offered position doesn't align with your future career goals.
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