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Declining Offers
This is probably a stupid question, but what is the general etiquette for declining offers? Do you need to provide reasoning for your decision or just thank them for the opportunity and carry on about your day? Especially interested in the best way to do this when the relationship was very strong and you felt the firm made a lot of effort towards you!
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dvlthndr
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Re: Declining Offers
Decline politely and apologetically. No need to burn bridges. No need to give substantive reasons.
If they really want to know, they might have some HR person ask you why you turned them down. You can choose to give them a diplomatic response if you think it's necessary or you feel inclined to do so.
If they really want to know, they might have some HR person ask you why you turned them down. You can choose to give them a diplomatic response if you think it's necessary or you feel inclined to do so.
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QContinuum
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Re: Declining Offers
TITCR. Absolutely don't volunteer any substantive reason as an initial matter, and even if specifically asked for a reason, err on the side of being diplomatic. There's nothing to be gained and a small but nonzero risk to you if you, say, complain about a rude or incompetent firm member*.dvlthndr wrote:Decline politely and apologetically. No need to burn bridges. No need to give substantive reasons.
*The exception being actual illegal activity, e.g., sexual harassment, which should absolutely be reported (at least to your school's Career Services folks).
