I'm currently self employed. I just recieved a job offer for a big consulting firm to come in as one of their project managers. They offered 120k/year, benefits, relocation, 20% bonus etc... which is all in all not that bad of an offer for the current market but near the same time another client offered me a 2 year contract at $130/hr (260k/year). How do I decline the first offer while still leaving a good impression and keeping the door open for future work with that company?
examples or past stories would also be helpful
Thanks!
2006-06-29 02:58:42 · 15 answers · asked by coxdebate 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
With gratitude. Give them as many compliments as possible first - what a wonderful company, what a dream job, how great they are, and how lucky would you be if you took the offer. And then just say - no, thank you. Don't feel guilty, don't give countless apologies, or explanations. "Not at this time", "My family situation.." Just be sincere, and grateful. Leave THEM feel good about themselves and leave a good last impression.
2006-06-29 03:06:52 · answer #1 · answered by Daria 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be honest and say you received an offer for a two year contract from such and such company and you decided not to relocate at this time. I would emphasize relocation matter rather than money issues here. One advice to you is rather than comparing the hourly earning, consider tax and other benefits as well before you decline the offer. When you work for the company, they would pay almost 10% for tax alone for you plus health care cost and a lot of times, pension, 401K, life insurance, etc. Also the bonus and the long term security beyond two year. Consider what the industry (I don't know what it is) is like in two to three years from now, and consider the two offers carefully before rejecting it.
2006-06-29 03:20:44 · answer #2 · answered by spot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Written correspondence works best. You will be well remembered while still maintaining goodwill towards the company if you write a professional letter, politely declining the job offer. Be sure to focus on the good of the company and how honored you were that they considered you for the job.
2006-06-29 03:01:47 · answer #3 · answered by billydee215 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should go something like this:
I regretably will not be able to take the position at this time due to a personal issue that has arose. I am grateful for the opportunity but I unfortunately cannot accept the offer to join the firm at this time. I do appreciate your time and I will contact you in the future if my circumstances change and you would consider me for a future opportunity in your firm.
You can replace your firm with the Company name. Basically, you want to make it seem like you wanted to join them but something out of your control came up making it impossible for you to take the job offer. It leaves them with a positive impression and keeps you eligible for future employment.
2006-06-29 03:10:41 · answer #4 · answered by The Krieg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, both. It was totally inappropriate for the agent to say this but really if it was an agent, they probably sold you like a a hybrid car . Agent's probably get a fee (and lost it), as well. I would consider responding by saying how unprofessional it was for the agent to renege on their original pay that you discussed. It is your right to decline but I would wonder why they attempted to pressure you by saying "accept or you wont be offered". I would've probed more and said something like nothing has been offered for me to accept to see what this agent was up to. Surely, there was something going on. Sounds like they were probably desperate and could not find anyone with your credentials.
2016-03-26 21:44:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Formulate a well written response stating that you really enjoyed the interview and appreciated the offer but that you have decided not to accept it at this time. Leave the door open by stating that you wish to work with them in the future and to call you if they need your professional assistance. Don't mention the other job
2006-06-29 06:28:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just cal the guy who interviewed you and explain the situation. that you have been offered a better deal at this time. And right now you must decline the offer. be sure to thank them for giving you an opportunity.
2006-06-29 03:02:36 · answer #7 · answered by grateful6979 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say, thank you for the offer, I truely appreciate your confidence in me, but at this time, I would like to continue with my current form of employment. I will definately keep your card in my active file and welcome communication at any time in the future. Thank you again for the consideration and I hope that you find someone to your standards very soon.
Something to this effect I think would work.
2006-06-29 03:08:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be polite and professional and most importantly be honest. Tell them you received another offer that you feel is a better fit for you and your family at this time. Thank them and tell them that if your situation changes you'll give them a call!
2006-06-29 03:45:31 · answer #9 · answered by toyman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should be frank in declining the job while using phrases like " I hope to be of good service to your company in near future" etc.
2006-06-29 03:03:10 · answer #10 · answered by Clown & Joker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋