The most tactful way to turn down a job offer after a great interview experience? (company, hiring)

[Shaolin Shadowboxing]

Had a really great rapport with the hiring manager. Very nice, transparent guy.

Unfortunately I'll be turning down his offer. Who should I inform first, him or the recruiter who officially offered?

Best way to break it to them? Follow up email?

I'm actually quite nervous to do this.

[MItoBH]

Who contacted you first about the job? I would email that person and thank them very much for their time, but you are going to accept a different job offer. Wish them the best of luck.

[aneye4detail]

Originally Posted by thefastlife

Had a really great rapport with the hiring manager. Very nice, transparent guy.

Unfortunately I'll be turning down his offer. Who should I inform first, him or the recruiter who officially offered?

Best way to break it to them? Follow up email?

I'm actually quite nervous to do this.

You're not telling your 5 year old her guppy died. You're telling a company, who wouldn't give two ***** about telling you no job, that you are not taking the job. Simply say thank you, I enjoyed speaking with you, but I am going to be accepting another offer.

[Mr_Geek]

Originally Posted by aneye4detail

You're not telling your 5 year old her guppy died. You're telling a company, who wouldn't give two ***** about telling you no job, that you are not taking the job. Simply say thank you, I enjoyed speaking with you, but I am going to be accepting another offer.

Agree with this. They aren't going to be heartbroken. Your turning them down will not send their company into a downward spiral that they will never recover from.

[Shaolin Shadowboxing]

Originally Posted by MItoBH

Who contacted you first about the job? I would email that person and thank them very much for their time, but you are going to accept a different job offer. Wish them the best of luck.

I was formally offered by recruiter but hiring manager told me first unofficially

[ccm123]

Just call the manager, say thanks, but you'll be accepting another offer. It's a nice "problem" to have!!!

[veuvegirl]

Tell them you appreciate the offer but it isn't the right position for you at this time. Don't stress about it. They hear this all the time.

[Serious Conversation]

Not a hard decision. Be diplomatic and say while you appreciate the offer, something better came up.

[GotHereQuickAsICould]

Originally Posted by ccm123

Just call the manager, say thanks, but you'll be accepting another offer. It's a nice "problem" to have!!!

I would definitely call. It's all about networking and who knows what position the manager or you will be in down the road.

Not to worry. They know this process is a two way street.

[WoodburyWoody]

Congrats on multiple offers. Sorry about the guppy.