Great for employers who want to be encouraging, this job rejecting letter lets the candidate know they were one of a handful to make it to the final round of consideration.
Free to download and print.
Dear {Name},
Thank you for interviewing for the position of {position}. You were a top candidate, but ultimately we decided to go with another applicant.
We on the hiring committee remarked that we were especially impressed with your {personal attribute}, and you really made us reflect with your cogent thoughts on {topic/industry}.
On-the-job leadership experience turned out to be the key factor in our decision. We urge you to apply for positions that are better aligned with your current credentials, or seek to build {skill set} before reapplying.
We appreciate your time and effort and wish you the best in the future.
Sincerely,
{Name}
