Your interviewing techniques worked well and now I have two exciting job offers. Based on your suggestions, I have evaluated the people, the products and the companies' reputations and I have chosen one. Your advice on how to resign properly was great, too - it went well.
Now: What is the best way to turn down the other offer? I would like to avoid a lot of "why" questions, because my reasons are mostly due to the reputation of the company I want to join, and I "clicked" better with the manager who would be my boss.
Again, thanks.
Nick's Advice
Glad to hear my suggestions helped you win a new job and resign an old one - I love to hear success stories. You're welcome, and thanks for your very kind words. Congratulations on getting two offers!
The right way to turn down one of the offers is on the phone, not in person. Make the call to the manager who offered the job, not to the human resources department. Here's what to say:
"I've thought about the offers I've received very carefully. The opportunity to work with you means a lot to me. However, after careful consideration I've decided that another job with a different company is more in line with my goals. So I must respectfully decline your offer. But I want to thank you very much for your faith in my abilities."
That's it. If the manager presses you, you can decline to discuss details just as politely and respectfully. "It's a better fit for me. There's really not anything else I can tell you. Thanks again for the offer."
The less you say, the better. I would definitely not tell them who the other company is, simply because it's not their business. (It's rare, but I've seen companies try to torpedo job offers from their competitors.) "I'd prefer not to divulge the name of the other company because I don't think it's appropriate to do so until I am actually working there."
In my opinion, you are required to be polite and professional. It ends there. If they get too pushy, just thank them again and gently hang up the phone.
There's one thing you can do if you'd like to leave the door open for future contact: Suggest another good candidate. That's a professional courtesy that goes a long way with some managers. "If you're interested, I'd be glad to recommend one or two other people who I believe could do a great job for you."
Just make sure you have a good candidate to recommend! Enjoy your new job! My compliments to you.
Note to readers: How have you handled this situation - turning down a job offer? Did you do it in a way that preserved your new relationship with the manager? Did the company come back at you with a counter-offer and more money? Have you ever referred someone else for a job you turned down?
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