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.
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.
5 steps to resigning without burning bridges Resign face-to-face where possible. “Generally, people find it more respectful for you to resign in person,” she says. Show you're thankful. Follow up in writing. Work hard during your notice period. Continue to support the business after you've left.
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.
I'm flattered you reached out, but I'm very happy in my current role. I'm not interested in a lateral move like that right now. I'd really only be in a position to consider moving for a sales management role. My experience and skill set lend themselves to leading a team.
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.
To avoid burning bridges, express gratitude, provide feedback (just like you'd expect to receive), don't ghost them or lie, and lend a helping hand to network with them to find another ideal candidate.
Instead, keep your email brief, and focus more on your intention than your rationale. Avoid a negative tone, don't compare offers, and don't mention getting a better offer from someone else. You never know what will happen in the future. Thus it's never wise to burn bridges behind you.
Dear Hiring Manager's Name, I want to express my sincere appreciation for offering me the position of Job Title at Company Name. While I am grateful for the opportunity, I have decided to respectfully decline the offer as I have received an offer that better aligns with my career goals and aspirations.
Say something akin to: ``I'm sorry but after our interview I realized that the position being offered is not going to be a good fit for me and I must decline your offer. Thank you for your time and consideration and I wish you the best of luck in finding the right match.''