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Negative Response to Job Candidate_Postinterview

This letter provides a formal and professional negative response to a job candidate after an interview. It is used when a hiring decision has been made to pursue other candidates.

Updated 16d ago
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Letterhead

{{company_name}}

{{company_address}}

Phone: {{company_phone}}

Email: {{company_email}}

Website: {{company_website}}

Date

{{current_date}}

Candidate Information

{{candidate_title}} {{candidate_first_name}} {{candidate_last_name}}

{{candidate_address}}

Subject

Regarding Your Application for the {{job_title}} Position

Salutation

Dear {{candidate_title}} {{candidate_last_name}},

Body Paragraph 1: Expression of Gratitude

Thank you for your interest in the {{job_title}} position at {{company_name}} and for taking the time to interview with our team on {{interview_date}}. We appreciate you sharing your experience and qualifications with us.

Body Paragraph 2: Decision Notification

We have carefully reviewed all applications and conducted several interviews. While your qualifications are impressive, we have decided to move forward with other candidates whose skills and experience were a closer match for the specific requirements of this role at this time.

Body Paragraph 3: Encouragement (Optional)

We encourage you to visit our careers page at {{company_careers_page_url}} for future opportunities that may align with your profile. We wish you the best in your job search and future endeavors.

Closing

Sincerely,

Signature Block

{{hiring_manager_name}}

{{hiring_manager_title}}

{{company_name}}

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