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- Hey everyone. This is Self Made Millennial, I'm Madeline Mann. So you got multiple job offers. (people cheering) You chose one offer, difficult choice. But now you must tell the other companies you're declining their offers. - I'm in a glass case of emotion. - Yikes. I'll show you exactly the three step email script and then a full example of it filled out of what to say when you are declining an offer, to show that you are professional, and also maintain a great relationship. I'm here for you in the highs and the lows, so subscribe to this channel and hit the bell to be notified every Thursday when I toss ya a new video. So as the author of Fill In The Blank Job Hunt, I've got amazing feedback from readers on this email I'm going to share with you. Because they say it is very stressful to reject a company, especially after you've gone back and forth negotiating with them, and building all these relationships. And they say that employers respond very warmly to this email. And stay for the end, because I have a special free resource that will help you big time, to immediately get on that motion track at your new gig. Step one, show gratitude. Thank them for the offer, and take the time to get to know you, lay it on a bit thick, you know? Take a couple sentences to say that you really admire the team, and that they made the process seamless. Toss in a couple genuine compliments, I mean they have to have done something right. Step two, clearly decline. Say that you have decided to accept another offer, or remain in your current role, or pursue other opportunities, whatever is your situation. And say that you decline this offer. You can give details, or not, as to why you're declining. That is your choice. And I'll show you the appropriate amount of detail to give on that topic when we get to the example. Now make sure you explicitly say that you decline. If you say something vague like I won't be able to make it work at this time, they may interpret that as a lot of different things like you can't start right away but maybe in a few months, and it just gets messy real fast. It's kind of like when you're breaking up with someone, and you say a phrase like it's not working right now, and I need to step away, and while that's your version of saying it is over, they may just think that you're leaving the apartment for a couple hours to find stronger wifi. Step three, offer to talk. Now there is a debate, should I decline over the phone or email? I think if you have a call scheduled to give your response to the offer, then just follow these steps I've laid out, but over the phone. But if they give you some time to think about it, and they're just simply waiting to hear back, email is generally a fine way to decline. But to be classy, I add in my emails that if they want to discuss further, I am happy to set up a call. So extend that courtesy, because just like candidates, companies appreciate closure and feedback too. Take the high road, there's never traffic. But what do you think? Do you think it's an email or a call that is better in this situation? I want to hear your experience, put it in the comments. Here is an example email that puts all of these tips into use. Hi Sam, thank you so much for the offer and taking the time to get to know me. It has been such a pleasure meeting with the XYZ team, and I feel fortunate that I was offered the chance to join you all. I have decided to accept another opportunity, and decline this offer. Ultimately I chose a role that ended up fitting my lifestyle better, both because of the commute and the role. If there is anything further you would like to discuss, I am happy to set up a call with you. Send my gratitude to the rest of the team. Wishing you all the best, Rex. Now, what about when you actually start the new job? Well I've had high level executives tell me that my video how to impress your boss speaks to their soul. That they send it to all of their direct reports, because it is exactly the kind of work they want to see from their people. So I'll link that video in the description so that you can make a new splash at your company. And when you get employee of the month, call me. Also this super cool freebie is my detailed guide, Put the Promotion in Motion. I give highly effective tips on how to set yourself up for a promotion months, even a year before it's time to make the ask. I'll link it in the description for you to download and climb the career ladder so fast, I'll think you're an Olympic high diver. Like this video and subscribe. Thanks so much everyone, wifi high five.