Wondering if it’s unprofessional to decline a job offer? Not sure how to decline a job offer politely? If you’ve found yourself with multiple job offers, or an offer that’s simply unappealing, listen to these best practices for declining a job offer without burning bridges.

In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss:

• When to turn down a job a offer, and who to tell
• What not to discuss when declining a job offer
• Are you declining and negotiating? It matters!

Today’s episode is my summary of a discussion with networking thought leaders about how to decline a job offer without burning bridges, maintaining a positive relationship. By following these tips, you will be able to decline politely and respectfully without jeopardizing future opportunities.

In this Episode: 

[2:35] Declining or negotiating? Be clear with yourself, and the employer
[4:05] Actions that convey professionalism and respect
[8:00] How to keep your communication positive even as you decline a job offer
[12:40] Is there a deal breaker that can be addressed? How to say so
[17:01] A template for your email or phone conversation

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