00:00Declining a job offer should be done with respect and grace.
00:04You never know when you might come face-to-face with that employer again.
00:08Follow these five tips thanks to Forbes to help you decline the position, not your reputation.
00:14Be sure to respond in a timely manner.
00:17Indeed, reports procrastination may be your personal preference,
00:20but responding promptly is the professional protocol.
00:24Express gratitude for the opportunity in the first place.
00:27Someone, somewhere, somehow invested time into reviewing your application,
00:33meeting with you for an interview, and creating the offer itself.
00:36The least you can do is acknowledge their efforts,
00:39albeit brief, still provide an explanation as to why you are declining the offer.
00:45It's best to be honest, clear, and concise, and remember to remove the emotion from it.
00:50Offer to stay in touch because, again, you never know when you may need them in your corner,
00:55and eliminating all future contact with the employer immediately negates that.
01:00Last but certainly not least, the site reiterates,
01:03it is important to be courteous.
01:05Steer clear of sharing any negative comments regarding the position.
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