Post by helpshareplease on May 5, 2024 9:49:23 GMT -5
How do you tell a potential employer that you don't want the job?
I was approved got the job and everything. It's just not going to work out on my end. I have too much going on with family right now. Do you just ignore and move on or what? I think it's appropriate to give them a heads up that it's just not going to work. That way they can move on to the next candidate. I would love to potentially pursue a job there I just can't now. I'm not really sure what I was thinking. should I call? E-mail or what?
Of course you let them know. If you ghost them, you will burn all the bridges. In my profession, I it would be hard to get another offer as people talk and that’s unprofessional.
Just say: Thank you so much for the opportunity to work at x. The company’s blah blah blah nice specific thing about it. Unfortunately, I am unable to accept the offer at this time. I appreciate your time and I hope we may work together in the future.
"Hello babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's round and wet and crowded. On the outside, babies, you've got a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies-"God damn it, you've got to be kind.”
I would absolutely positively not ignore the job offer, especially if this is an employer you'd like to potentially work for in the future. I think reaching out to the hiring manager (or whoever contacted you to extend the offer) with an apology and the explanation you gave here would be appropriate. Keep it short--you appreciate their time and the opportunity, but have had to re-assess your situation and realize you're not in a place right now where you can accept.
Definitely don't ignore! A lot of work goes into recruiting and hiring, and ghosting them is unfair to them and likely to just piss them off.
Just let them know you've decided against accepting the job. It happens all the time, they may be disappointed but that's just how it works out sometimes and they shouldn't take it personally or hold it against you. I would send an email to the recruiter and/or hiring manager, depending on who you have been mostly working with thus far.
Yes, you absolutely need to let them know. An email is fine, just say you’re very appreciative of the opportunity but you’re not able to accept it at this time. No need to go into any more detail.
Post by mysteriouswife on May 5, 2024 11:00:44 GMT -5
I had three offers for me at once. I emailed the other two and thanked them for the consideration. I explained the position was not a good fit for me at this time and asked to be considered for future openings. One was receptive and emailed back. Never hear from the other.
Yes, let them know. I once pulled out of a job (wasn't offered but was one of the top 2 candidates) at the last stage for my own reasons, nothing to do with the job. I let them know and apologized for making the decision so late in the game as it wasn't my intent to waste anyone's time. They understood and anyway I like to think they ended up with the right candidate in the end.
Post by wanderingback on May 5, 2024 13:21:35 GMT -5
Why would you ghost them?? That would be horrible and definitely burn bridges. If you think there might be a chance to work there in the future I personally wouldn't be too specific, but I would mention that you didn't take the decision lightly, but due to personal family matters you can't accept the job at the moment, but hope to stay in touch about opportunities in the future.
Post by emilyinchile on May 5, 2024 13:39:36 GMT -5
Have you recently received a hard knock on the head? Were you still drunk from a crazy party last night when you posted? I'm struggling to understand how ignoring and just not showing up to work when they were expecting you was ever an option in your mind.