Job Offer Rejection Letter

As the jobless rate is increasing, it's quite offensive to publish this post while people are hardly to find a job. No matter how, I believe there are some readers somewhere who are looking for reference and you might need it in future as well. Anyhow, I will post a couple rejection letter sample here.

Before I start, here are some quick tips to maintain your relationship with your prospect employer.

When you have decided to reject a job offer, you may want to let the employer know in writing that you are declining the offer. Your letter should be polite, brief, and to the point. You don't want to burn bridges and this employer may have a better offer for you down the road. So, don't get into any specifics. Even if the hours are awful, the work environment is terrible or the pay isn't enough to make ends meet, don't mention it.
You should include the following:

Thanks and appreciation for the offer

Written rejection of the job offer

Address the letter to the person who offered you the position. Include your contact information and phone number, even though it is on file with the employer.

Make sure that your letter is well written and does not contain typos or grammatical errors. Even though you are declining the job the job, you want to make sure all your correspondence is professional.

Sample Letter 1
XXXXXXXX
General Manager
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Dear Mr. XXXXX,

Thank you very much for offering me the position of SEO Analyst with XXXXXXXXXXXXX. It was a difficult decision to make, but, my XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX.

I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to interview me and to share information on the opportunity and your company.

Please extend my gratitude to staff for their time and generous insights. I am sure in the future our paths will cross again. I look forward to potential professional interactions with you and your company.

Thank you again for your offer. I look forward to meeting you again someday soon in a professional capacity.

Best regards,
Marhgil Macuha

Sample Letter 2
1111 Strawberry Lane
Smallville, OH 01234
(555) 668- 7789

March 12, 2001

Steve Smith
Vice-President
HIJ, Inc.
1234 Starfruit Way
Fruitville, OH 12345

Dear Mr. Smith:

I am honored to have received an offer for a position with your organization. My interviews with you and other members of the staff were productive and I was very impressed with the excitement, productivity, and strengths of HIJ, Inc.

However, I must regretfully decline your offer for I have accepted an offer at another firm.

I appreciate the opportunity to interview with your organization and want to thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Dave Davidson

Sample Letter 3

George Gilhooley
87 Delaware Road
Hatfield, CA 08065
(909) 555-5555

Date

Dear Mr. Gilhooley,

Thank you very much for offering me the position of Marketing Manager with Hatfield Industries. It was a difficult decision to make, but, I have accepted a position with another company.

I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to interview me and to share information on the opportunity and your company.

Again, thank you for your consideration.


Signature



Susan Markstone