Ever wonder what the best way is to withdraw your job application, even after you have already sent out thank you notes and reinforced your interest for the position? Yeah, me too.
While we wait for divine inspiration to come up with the BEST way, this will hold you over for now.
Email to hiring manager to withdraw application AFTER onsite interview
Hello {hiring manager},
After much dicussion and mulling over the position at {company name} over the weekend, I have decided to no longer pursue the {position title} position.
It was really great meeting you and the team, and our interview was a very important step to come to this decision, which, I am confident, is the right decision for the both of us. I send you my deepest gratitude for your time and kindness through the process.
Best of luck finding a great candidate. I have no doubt you will find exactly what you are looking for.
Thanks again,
{you}
Email to recruiter to withdraw application BEFORE onsite interview
Hi {recruiter name},
We have an onsite interview set up for tomorrow afternoon. Unfortunately I have decided to no longer pursue the {position title} position at {company name}.
I’d like to send you my regrets for any inconvenience this may have caused. I do wish you all the best on your search for a great candidate for this position.
Thank you very much for all of your time and kindness. It was a pleasure meeting you.
Have a great week,
{you}
If you are a manager or a recruiter, I’d love to hear from you about how you think these would have been taken on the other side. Are they good enough?
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