Have you had that moment when you realized a new job wasn’t the best fit? Whether it came before you started or even if it took a few weeks, this can be a confusing time. It’s stressful to realize you need to turn down a job and even more stressful to determine how to do it.

Keeping the Conversation Brief

Remember – this is a conversation that is best kept as brief as possible. There’s no point in making small talk or beating around the bush. Instead, get right to the point. Politely decline the opportunity – through a face-to-face discussion or via telephone– and let everyone move on to the next step. Hiring managers will appreciate the direct approach and you’ll avoid coming across in a negative light.

Expressing Gratitude

While it’s important to keep this conversation brief, try to take some time to express your gratitude and appreciation for the opportunity. This is more of a formality than anything else, but it helps you build a reputation based on honesty and respect. Your gratitude should also be expressed immediately after or before rejecting the offer – there’s no reason to make a separate phone call for this.

Maintaining a Professional Attitude

Keep it professional at all times. Although you might be tempted to apologize over and over again, this approach isn’t beneficial to anyone. You’ll also want to avoid bad-mouthing or disrespecting a potential opportunity after you’ve rejected it. Not only is this unprofessional, but you never know when you’ll encounter these individuals again – one of them might be your manager at a future job!

Working with Automation Personnel Services

When working with Automation Personnel Services, however, recruits may accept a position and then realize they aren’t a good fit for the company, their skill set doesn’t match or that it’s not a good shift for their needs. Let your Automation branch know the job is not a fit for you before walking away. Automation’s Talent Coordinators will find suitable replacements and end the assignment professionally. There’s no harm in doing so and our staff will do their best to match you up with a better assignment as soon as possible.

For more information on how Automation Personnel Services can help you land that dream job, contact us today!