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Rejection after interview (other candidate skills or background more closely matched) letter

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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.

Reading time
How long to understand and implement this letter?
5 mins
Word count
How many words in this letter?
163
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What is a Rejection after interview (other candidate skills or background more closely matched) letter?

The purpose of this Rejection after interview (other candidate skills or background more closely matched) letter is to provide you with a flexible and customisable document to serve as a robust and effective starting point for you.

By using our Rejection after interview (other candidate skills or background more closely matched) letter, you can streamline your process, maintain consistency and accuracy, and save time, and it can be easily adapted to fit your specific scenario.

Applicable legal jurisdictions
In which jurisdictions can this letter be used?
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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rejection after interview (other candidate skills or background more closely matched) letter