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by Sarah Deringer, former Head Editor, INALJ Mississippi
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Respectfully Declining a Job Offer<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Sarah.DeringerUpright\"<\/a>There are times when you cannot accept a job offer. Whether it is because you do not feel like you fit into the culture, the job does not fit into your life goals, or the salary or benefits are not enough, you need to know how to respectfully decline a job offer. You don\u2019t want to burn bridges when you decline<\/strong>; you just want to say, \u201cI\u2019m sorry I can\u2019t accept.\u201d It can be difficult for those, like me, who do not like being put into situations where you could hurt someone\u2019s feelings. So, here are some tips on declining a job offer without stepping on toes, burning bridges, and breaking hearts.<\/p>\n

First of all there are four ways to communicate your rejection: phone, email, letter, or in person. Each of these ways has positive and negative aspects. Choose one that fits your personality and would make you feel most comfortable. In any of these mediums of communication, follow these guidelines:<\/p>\n