I just turned down a job before i was suppose to start (i initially accepted the position). my question is how do u keep any professional ties for future? is it even possible??? ethical??? how would you go about if you are trying to keep some ties?
has anyone been in this situation before?
Re: Keeping Professional Relationship(ties) after turning down the job
I think it depends on how you turned it down. It's always important not to burn bridges even if a position does not look suitable for you. Make sure you explain why you turned down the job in a professional manner to keep the network intact.
Re: Keeping Professional Relationship(ties) after turning down the job
^ I concur with Umar here...
In my case I had two offers: One from a small company and the other from one of the "big four", so I clearly explained my decision to the VP of the small company as to why I wanted to pursue the latter (I did not tell them exactly which company I was joining other than the description I have just given), and even referred another person to him whom I thought would be a great fit for that position.
Furthermore, try to avoid sending just an email: Do not hide behind written media. Speak on phone, or better yet, in person so the guy you are turning down knows you have it in you to take a stance and defend it because you really believe in yourself. If the guy you're turning down is a professional, it would go a long way trust me!