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.
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.
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.
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.
Resign in person: Schedule a meeting with your boss or use an existing meeting. IF you can't do face to face, do Zoom or phone call. Let them know that you are resigning thank them for the time you had there. At the end of the meeting hand over the letter or hit send. Send a copy to HR as well.
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.
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.
Thank you very much for offering me the position of Accountant with XYZ Corporation. I appreciate your discussing the details of the position with me and giving me time to consider your offer. You have a fine organization and there are many aspects of the position that are very appealing to me.