How to Turn Down a Job Offer Without Burning Bridges

How to Turn Down a Job Offer Without Burning Bridges Any break up is hard to deal with, especially when you’re doing the breaking up, and it’s a job role you worked hard to be “the one” for. They called, said you beat out everyone to get the job and that they’re looking forward to welcoming you aboard. Then, you feel the corners of your lips turn downward. The pit of your stomach drops. Anxiety scratches at your throat as you struggle with what to say next. It turns out that this employer isn’t “the one” for you after all. What do you say? How do you turn down a job offer and not burn bridges? Try these tips to craft a thoughtful and graceful email to or dialogue with the hiring manager to let them know you’ll be turning down the offer: 1. If it’s Brief, Just Call If you’re not one to wax poetic, and your email would be fewer characters than a