Job Rejection Letter

It is recommended that you write a job rejection letter if you are unhappy with a job offer or want to accept another offer. It shows both your responsibility and your professional courtesy. Your main goal of this letter is to thank the company for the offer and leave the door open for the possibility of future employment. You may want to give your reasons why you turned the offer down, this will help the company to find another candidate as soon as possible. Be polite, but be firm. Below is a sample job rejection letter for your reference.

September 8, 2004

David A. Anderson
Director of Human Resources
Bright Company
565 Water Street
Iowa City, IA 52246

Dear Mr. Anderson:

Thank you very much for offering me the position of Sales Manager with Bright Company. However, after carefully consideration, I have decided to withdraw from consideration for the position. My decision is based on the fact that I have accepted a position elsewhere that is very suited to my qualifications and skills.

I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to interview me and to give me opportunity to learn more about your company.

Again, thank you and best wishes to your company.

Sincerely,

Job Seeker