It calls for guts and tact to refuse a job offer. There is the panic of being blacklisted by an organisation.
It calls for guts and tact to refuse a job offer. There is the panic of being blacklisted by an organisation, and in a small fraternity, of crossing ways with a ‘could-have-been boss.
But there are always excellent manners to let an offer go.
1) Present good justification
A poor reason can be seen through. In my previous organisation, the HR head received a mail from an applicant who said he had lost his father and may not be able to handle with shifting jobs. It was a genuine letter and the company valued the candidate’s sincerity.
2) Send a mail or make a call
A well-drafted mail or a discussion over the phone can clarify why you have to drop the offer. If an applicant is senior, then a phone call to the hiring manager is necessary to elucidate why the decision was taken.
3) Write in early
It is normal for organisations to evaluate other applicants and anticipate workers to have various choices.
But, do not hold-up refusing the offer till the eleventh hour — this is unprofessional and industry specialists usually keep in mind those who did.
4) Notify everyone
A mail refusing the offer has to be sent to all those who interviewed you in many levels.
Make it individual to you and not the organisation. This will place you in good stead.
5) Close the ring
After joining the new company, a mail to everyone, counting the previous company and those who you did not join, must be sent.
This mail should have details of your co-ordinates, which mirrors that you are keen in keeping relationship and connection.
