It's not ideal to rescind an accepted job offer, but there may be a time you'll need to. Use this sample letter for rescinding an accepted job offer.I must now decline your offer of employment. I am going in another direction with my career that I believe is a better fit for me at this time. Declining an accepted job offer is a tough situation. Here's the how-to guide on how to decline a job offer you already accepted. 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. After careful consideration, I would like to withdraw my application for the job. Be polite, don't make up reasons. Just tell them you regret to inform them that you can't take the position.