An employee who accepts a job, resigns from the former employer, and then has the new job offer withdrawn, may have a cause of action against the new employer. Be polite, don't make up reasons.Just tell them you regret to inform them that you can't take the position. Do you want to withdraw your application politely? Get application withdrawal tips and a sample email to withdraw job applications. But just because you're rescinding a job offer for a legal reason doesn't mean you're necessarily in the clear for potential legal consequences. Learn what a withdrawal letter is, how to write a letter of withdrawal and see a template and an example to help you write your own. Philadelphia, PA 19416. Dear Ms. Roberts: I am writing to withdraw my name from consideration for the Accounting Assistant position with Lakeland Industries. After careful consideration, I would like to withdraw my application for the job.