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Employment Rejection Letter Sample
Sample Letter Declining a Job Offer

By Alison Doyle, About.com

Use this sample employment rejection letter to let an employer know that you are not accepting a job offer. Review more job rejection letter samples.

Employment Rejection Letter

Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email

Date

Name
Title
Organization
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Name:

Thank you very much for offering me the position of Job Title with Company Name. It was a very difficult decision to make, but, I have decided to accept another job offer.

I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to interview me and to share information on the opportunity and your company.

Again, thank you for your consideration and for the job offer.


Signature


Your Name

More Resources

Rejecting a Job Offer
How to decline a job offer.

Job Search Letters
Writing a resignation letter, rejecting a job, accepting a job, thank you letters, networking and more employment letters.

Please Note: Samples are provided for guidance only. The provided information, including samples and examples, is not guaranteed for accuracy or legality. Letters and other correspondence should be edited to fit your personal situation.

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Guide since 1998

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