Example input
Thank them for the offer, but I decided to accept another opportunity.
Career & Job Search
Decline a Job Offer Politely Template
Decline a job offer respectfully while keeping the professional relationship open.
Use this template when you need to turn down a job offer while staying gracious. It helps you express appreciation, communicate the decision clearly, and leave the relationship in good shape.
- Starting tone
- Respectful
- Situation
- Say No
Before and after
Example message tuned with Tono
Example output
Thank you very much for the offer and for the time your team invested throughout the process. After careful consideration, I have decided to accept another opportunity. I sincerely appreciate your consideration and hope we can stay connected.
When to use this template
- Declining an offer after accepting another opportunity
- Responding respectfully to a recruiter or hiring manager
- Keeping the door open for future professional contact
Tips before you send
- Thank the team for the offer and their time.
- State the decision clearly so there is no confusion.
- Avoid sharing unnecessary details about another offer unless needed.
Tune this message in Tono
Tono will prefill the composer with this template's situation and tone. Replace the example with your own message, generate a few options, then copy the version that fits.
Try this template in TonoCommon questions
When should I use the Decline a Job Offer Politely template?
Declining an offer after accepting another opportunity
Can I customize this career & job search message?
Yes. Start with the example, replace the details with your own context, then tune it in Tono before sending.
Does Tono send the message for me?
No. Tono only helps tune the wording. You should review, edit, copy, and send the final message yourself.
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