Rejection after interview (other candidate skills or background more closely matched) letter template
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Use this model rejection after interview letter to inform candidates after interviews that they didn't pass to the next round, specifically due to other candidate skills being more suitable.
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Great Britain & NI (United Kingdom), Worldwide
Rejection after interview (other candidate skills or background more closely matched) [Delete this line]
[Company name]
[Sender address]
[date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address]
Dear [Recipient first name],
Re: [insert job title]
Thank you for attending an interview for this job.
Your background and experience would certainly benefit many employers. However, we have selected another candidate who better meets our current requirements.
[I enclose the unopened health questionnaire or declaration and criminal convictions form that you handed in when you came for interview.]
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the work you have put into applying for this job and in attending the interview. I realise this decision may be disappointing for you. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in the company. I hope that you will not be discouraged from applying for jobs that may arise in the future.
[If you would like feedback on the outcome of your application I will be happy to arrange this. Please contact [insert name and contact details].]
Thank you again for your interest in the position and best wishes in your future endeavours.
Yours [faithfully | sincerely],
[Sender name]
[Sender job title]
[Sender telephone]
[Sender email]
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