Candidate rejection email

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HR

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English

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.docx (0.01 MB)

Employees are informed by a job rejection letter that they have not been selected for a particular position. A rejection letter provides them with this information in a formal and respectful manner, allowing them to continue their search for work. Alternatively, they are called rejection letters for employment or rejection letters for candidates.

What are the steps in writing a letter of refusal for an employee?

Applicants should be rejected according to the following guidelines:

Make sure they know as soon as possible.
Before informing any other candidates that they won't be moving forward, many people wait until they find or hire the most qualified candidate.
Be sure to personalize your rejection.
Keep it brief and to the point.
You should be honest.

The following are generic sentences examples of employer refusal letters for job applications:

The sample refusal letter provided below can be used after changes have been made to suit your requirements. Please find below a sample refusal letter for your guidance, which you can use and edit:

Dear {{Name}},

Thank you for taking the time to speak to us about the position, {{job title}}.

We regret to inform you that {{organization}} will not be pursuing your candidacy for this position. Though your qualifications are impressive, the selection process was highly competitive and we have decided to move forward with a candidate whose qualifications better meet our needs at this time.

We thank you for your interest in (organization........

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