Politely declining a job offer: What to say and how to say it
Sometimes you receive a job offer that just isn’t for you. Follow these steps to ensure you decline a job offer professionally, politely and promptly.
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Sometimes you receive a job offer that just isn’t for you. Follow these steps to ensure you decline a job offer professionally, politely and promptly.
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