After a phone interview that does not result in the candidate being hired, this rejection letter can be used to politely decline the application.
Free to download and print.
Dear {Name},
It was a pleasure talking with you on the phone about the position of {position}. I also spoke with several other top candidates and I regret to inform you that we have decided to go with someone else.
I wish that we had additional roles to fill, especially because you really shone in the area of {area}. Ultimately, it came down to {factor}.
Again, I enjoyed our conversation and wish you the best moving forward.
Sincerely,
{Name}