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Job Rejection Letter Sample

Sample Letter Declining a Job Offer

By Alison Doyle, About.com

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

Job Rejection Letter

George Gilhooley
87 Delaware Road
Hatfield, CA 08065
(909) 555-5555

Date

Dear Mr. Gilhooley,

Thank you very much for offering me the position of Marketing Manager with Hatfield Industries. It was a difficult decision to make, but, I have accepted a position with another company.

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.


Signature


Susan Markstone

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