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Job rejection letter sample for unsuccessful candidates

A job rejection letter informs interviewed but unsuccessful job candidates of your decision. You may wish to customize this rejection letter sample template to fit your startup’s needs.

Choosing to hire is a significant business decision for any organization, and job interviews need to planned and conducted with care. A difficult element of this recruiting process is informing unsuccessful candidates.

Remember to maintain goodwill with all applicants—the candidate experience is very important as everyone is a potential source of referral.

Template: Job rejection letter

Use the following job rejection letter sample template to help you inform unsuccessful candidates of your decision. This communication must be sent out in a timely fashion after the interview as a late communication also impacts the candidate experience.

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) and wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

Regards,
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