How to Reject Candidates Without Burning Bridges Reject Promptly (and Kindly) ... Personalize Emails When Applicable. Request Feedback on the Candidate Experience. Consider a Phone Call For Late-Stage Candidates. Notify Promising Candidates About Future Job Openings.
Thank you for offering me the position of (Job Title) at (Company Name). I am thrilled to accept the offer and am looking forward to joining the team. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to the company's mission and goals, and I am confident that my skills and experience will be an asset to the team.
How to write a letter of acceptance Address the letter to the recruiter. Express your gratitude for the offer. Confirm the terms of employment. Format your letter appropriately. Proofread your letter. Send your letter and follow up with the recruiter.
Tell them you appreciate their offer and are glad they picked you for the job. After that, mention that you will not take it and give them a reason. You don't have to go into much detail, but it's good for the employer to have a clue of why you declined their offer.
Once you decline, it's highly likely you won't be offered this position again. Turning down a job might feel intimidating, but when it's done well, it will enable you to keep your professional network intact.
For example, your email could say something like, thank you for offering me this position-- it's a great opportunity. However, after careful consideration, I have decided to accept a role with another company. Or I have decided not to move forward with this position. Thank you for your time.
You don't burn bridges if you respectfully decline any offer of employment. Just say, ``Thanks for the wonderful opportunity; I really wish I could work with you but I just accepted something else.'' You don't owe them an explanation of why.
Focus on the matters that influenced your decision without mentioning why you accepted a different offer. When you turn down a job offer while being positive about it, you won't burn bridges. You reassure the employer that your decision wasn't due to their shortcomings.
Thank you for offering me the Position Title at Company Name. I accept your offer and look forward to joining the team on Start Date. I would appreciate clarification on details regarding salary, benefits, etc.