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Old 01-Sep-2007, 02:16
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Default Re: Writing a letter to refuse a job offer

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Originally Posted by Anglika View Post
You would be very much better not to tell this company about the other application, or to go into too much detail. Say simply:

"However, I am unable to accept your offer as since our interview I have been offered a position elsewhere, which I have already accepted.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for interviewing me, and for making such a generous offer. I appreciate it and hope that one day I shall be able to work for you."

Companies are quite used to applicants finding jobs elsewhere and no offence will be taken.
Thank you so much, Anglika.
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