Graciously Turning Down a Job Offer

Being offered a job is almost always cause for excitement. But sometimes, for one reason or another, a job offer will be more of a burden than a boon, and you are forced to graciously turn it down. The key word here is “graciously.” Keep just two things in mind – be very polite and be respectful. Being in the position of turning down a job offer falls into the category of a nice problem to have. Don’t mess it up. You don’t want to leave a bad impression. Your reputation is a valuable asset and your professional network is built on that reputation. Take care of both and you will thrive. Act...