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Free Job Offer Decline Letter Template

Decline a job offer politely while keeping the relationship open for the future.

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Subject: [Your Name] — [Job Title] offer

Dear [Hiring Manager's Name],

Thank you very much for offering me the [Job Title] role at [Company Name]. I really appreciate the time you and the team invested in the interview process, and the confidence you have shown in me.

After careful consideration, I have decided to decline the offer. This was not an easy decision — I was genuinely impressed by [specific thing about the company or team] — but I have accepted another opportunity that aligns more closely with my current goals at this stage of my career.

I have a great deal of respect for the work [Company Name] is doing, and I hope our paths cross again in the future. If there is ever an opportunity to collaborate or stay in touch, I would welcome it.

Thank you again for the offer, and please pass on my thanks to everyone I met during the process. I wish you and the team continued success.

Kind regards,

[Your Full Name]
[Email] | [LinkedIn]