Rejecting offers - CET

EXAMPLE OF REJECTING A MARKETING OFFER

Step one: Interrupt

·        I’m sorry

Step two: Tell them you are busy            

·        I’m in the middle of something right now

·        Unfortunately, I can’t take your call right now

·        You have caught me at a bad/busy time

Step three:  Next step

·        Could you send me….

·        Could you please call me back?

·        Could I call you back?

·        Could I ask you to call me back?

EXAMPLE OF REJECTING A JOB OPPORTUNITY

Step one: Thank you

·        I really appreciate your offer

·        Thank you for getting in touch with me

·        Thank you for letting me know about this opportunity

·        Thank you for your generous offer

Step two: reject with a reason

·        Unfortunately….

·        I’m under contract for the next 12 months

·        I’m currently pursuing other opportunities more aligned with my career goals. I’m seeking …. Please let me know if you have any other opportunities in this area.

·        I’m not in a position to pursue any new opportunities right now.

·        I’m not sure I can accept this position or not.  Could I ask for a week to consider it?

Step three:  ending and keeping the door open

·        Best of luck in your search for a candidate.  I would be grateful to stay in touch and I will certainly contact you if anything changes for me.

·        I have your contact and will certainly be in touch if anything changes.

·        Could I call you if anything changes

YES TO RELOCATING

·        Yes.  I am willing to relocate.  Finding a good position is my priority.

NO TO RELOCATING

·        Actually I am not.  I am very committed to Vancouver for the next five years while my children are in high school / while I complete my studies/…

·        Sorry I am not. Unfortunately, I’m not prepared to live in such a cold climate.

KEEP THE DOOR OPEN!