Rejecting a job offer – how to do it professionally
Receiving a job offer is a great feeling, but it is not always easy to know what to do if you cannot accept the position. There can be multiple reasons for rejecting a job offer, such as getting a better offer from another company, not feeling that the offer meets your expectations, etc. However, it is important to reject the offer professionally and respectfully, just as you would do to accept a position. There are a few simple things to consider to communicate your response in a professional manner.
Reasons for rejecting a job offer
We have talked about the sections in the offer letter and how to evaluate them carefully in the previous section. If some of these sections do not align with your thinking or expectations, then you need to discuss these factors with the hiring manager or, if they have not been addressed after a discussion, you can decline the job offer.
Some of the other factors at play in declining a...
