00:00 Declining a job offer should be done with respect and grace.
00:03 You never know when you might come face to face
00:06 with that employer again.
00:08 Follow these five tips, thanks to Forbes,
00:10 to help you decline the position, not your reputation.
00:14 Be sure to respond in a timely manner.
00:17 Indeed, reports, procrastination
00:19 may be your personal preference,
00:21 but responding promptly is the professional protocol.
00:24 Express gratitude for the opportunity in the first place.
00:27 Someone, somewhere, somehow invested time
00:30 into reviewing your application,
00:32 meeting with you for an interview,
00:34 and creating the offer itself.
00:36 The least you can do is acknowledge their efforts.
00:39 Albeit brief, still provide an explanation
00:42 as to why you are declining the offer.
00:44 It's best to be honest, clear, and concise,
00:47 and remember to remove the emotion from it.
00:50 Offer to stay in touch, because again,
00:52 you never know when you may need them in your corner.
00:55 And eliminating all future contact with the employer
00:58 immediately negates that.
00:59 Last, but certainly not least, the site reiterates,
01:03 it is important to be courteous.
01:05 Steer clear of sharing any negative comments
01:07 regarding the position.
01:09 (gentle music)
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