Here is a sample candidate rejection letter for a candidate who seemed to be a good fit for your company.
Date
Name of Applicant
Applicant's Address
Dear (Applicant Name):
As you know, we interviewed a number of candidates for the (Name of Job) position, and we have determined that another candidate is the most qualified for the requirements of our opening. So, the purpose of this letter is to let you know that you have not been selected for the position and that we have offered the position to another candidate.
Thank you so much for taking the time to come to (Company Name) to meet our interview team. We enjoyed meeting you and our discussions.
Please feel free to apply for open positions, for which you qualify, in our company in the future.
We wish you every personal and professional success with your job search and in the future. Thank you for your interest in our organization.
Regards,
Real Person's Name and Signature
Example: HR Director for the Employee Selection Team
More About Candidate Rejection Letters
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