How to Turn Down a Job Offer by Email

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Thank them for the opportunity.. Tell them why the job isn't a fit for you.. Offer to keep in touch.

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Thank them for the opportunity.

Step 1

Thank them for the opportunity.

2

Tell them why the job isn't a fit for you.

Step 2

Tell them why the job isn't a fit for you.

3

Offer to keep in touch.

Step 3

Offer to keep in touch.

4

Make your subject line clear.

Step 4

Make your subject line clear.

5

Address the recipient of the email by name.

Step 5

Address the recipient of the email by name.

6

End the email with a professional goodbye.

Step 6

End the email with a professional goodbye.

7

Spell check your email and hit send.

Step 7

Spell check your email and hit send.

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