I had an interview earlier this afternoon. I already know it isn't the right place or position for me. What is a polite, professional way to decline an offer?
2007-07-09 11:59:17 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
The best way to decline an offer is to send an email to your main point of contact thanking them for their time and efforts. Then let them know that after learning more about the position, you did not feel that it was the right fit for you at this stage in your career and that, in order not to take up any more of their time, you would like to withdraw your candidacy.
2007-07-09 13:13:41 · answer #1 · answered by klonnq 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Obviously, you would thank them for taking the time to do the interview and then let them know you have made a career decision that does not include you working for their company at this time.
Make sure you apologize at least one more time at the end of the conversation or message.
If you interviewed with an HR representative, they may need some sort of paper work stating that you declined the position and why... If so, simply use the above excuse.
Do not, absolutely do not feel bad about changing your mind. Companies do this to their employees all the time. It's just business.
2007-07-09 12:12:56 · answer #2 · answered by ggraves1724 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wait to see if they offer the job to you . . . it may be a moot point. Chances are they felt your lack of interest and will not make an offer. If they do offer the job you can simply say "Thank you - but after careful consideration I don't feel I am the right person for the job." Or, if you want to forestall any offer, write them a letter thanking them for their time and simply say that now that you understand what the job entails you're no longer interested.
2007-07-09 12:06:59 · answer #3 · answered by Santal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send a nice thank you note hand written on nice paper.
Tell them you were looking for something and explain what.
Like saying I was looking for a more formal structure or I was looking for a larger company with more room to develop my career. You never know they might have a friend at another company and pass you on to someplace you would like.
Make sure you think they for the time they spent with you.
Write it immediately so they can make an offer to someone else or call them or email but I would do written and today get it in the mail.
2007-07-09 12:08:07 · answer #4 · answered by shipwreck 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think that the position isn't what you want but another one might possibly be in the future:
"Thank you for the kind offer, but I don't think that the position and I are a good fit."
If you think that you and the company aren't a good fit at all:
"Thank you for your kind offer but I don't think that I'd fit in well with your company."
Both responses show class and leave the door open for possible referrals in the future.
2007-07-09 12:07:42 · answer #5 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just the way you said it. "I know it isn't the right place or position for me, but I thank you for your kind offer."
2007-07-09 12:02:52 · answer #6 · answered by Jess 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋