It disrupts workflow

Taking phone calls eats valuable time. Just imagine the hiring manager doing some critical work only to be interrupted by your phone call saying you’re rejecting their job offer.

An email between 3-4 paragraphs is enough. You don’t want to write a novel like a piece full of flowery words. Remember, you’re not writing to impress (you’re already done with that part). You are writing to deliver a decision. Making it straight to the point will save you and the hiring manager time, energy, and effort.

Make sure to say something nice

Show your thanks and appreciation. After all, the recruiter spent some time reading your resume and interviewing you. You can say something like:

Thank you for sending me the offer of employment. The fact that you consider me an adequate candidate for the role means so much to me.

Be honest with your reason

As much as I like to grab this opportunity, I’m afraid the salary does not align with my needs and expectation at this time.

Never forget to include the ‘opportunity caveat statement’

You’ll never know if your paths will ever cross again. But if you did, you want to be in good terms with them. Continue reading …