Once you turn down a job offer from a company...?

Question

is it likely that I can still be considered for a future position if I apply again, or did I basically burn the bridge by doing that?

I turned down a position for a great job but I felt the time wasn't right for me to be with them because of their location, and distance to family, etc. I'm wondering if I still have a chance with them when my situation to work for them is better.

Answer 1

Depends on circumstances and the people involved, but turning down one job, especially if you did it graciously, would probably not disqualify you from getting a job with them later.

Answer 2

It depends on how you handled turning them down. If you wrote a professional letter saying that you would have enjoyed working for them but you had a better offer etc.. you would still be considered for future employment. If you were rude or didn't contact them with your refusal they probably won't consider you again.

Answer 3

It's hard to say. I have hired people after things like this but I always wonder if the situation they were concerned about the first time around will become an issue again. In other words, they're not usually my first choice.