I'm sorry to say that your candidacy did not make it to the next round; we've had a very competitive pool for this position. "I'm very sorry but something has just come up that prevents me from taking the position with your company that you offered me.Thank you for this opportunity to work for your company. I appreciate it very much, but I'm afraid I need to decline your offer at this time. This blog post will teach you how to turn down a job offer with 15 examples and templates that will make declining a job offer an ease. Learn when and how to politely reject a job offer while maintaining professionalism. Explore the key factors to consider. It's okay to say no, thank you. You aren't the first person to reject a job offer. It's okay to say no, thank you.