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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.
[Sender 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
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