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Decline a job offer gracefully

Turn down a job offer while keeping the door open for the future.

the scenario
hardWork and interviewswith Recruiter
try to:
  • Express genuine appreciation
  • Be clear that you're declining
  • Give a brief, professional reason
  • Express interest in future opportunities
  • Thank them for their time
rehearse this call in murmur
Before a call: the scenario 'ask boss for time off' with three things to try, while the call connects

How the call starts

In murmur, Recruiter picks up. This is the first thing you hear.

them

Hi, thanks for calling back! We're really excited to have extended you an offer. How are you feeling about everything?

What to cover

  1. Express genuine appreciation
  2. Be clear that you're declining
  3. Give a brief, professional reason
  4. Express interest in future opportunities
  5. Thank them for their time

Write these down before you dial. Build a script for this call with your own details.

Rehearse it once first

Reading a checklist is the easy part. Saying it to someone who answers back is where calls go wrong. In murmur you make this call out loud, the other side reacts, and afterwards you see which of these goals you hit.

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Rehearse the call before you dial

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