Applicants who were not interviewed

Write sample letter or email to applicants who were not interviewed


Example -1
Dear XXXXX,
 Thank you for your interest in the [position title] vacancy for [dept/unit]. Our
department had an excellent response and we have now selected another applicant. Best
wishes in your employment search.
Sincerely,
XXXXXXXXX


Example -2
Dear XXXXXXX,
 I am writing to let you know that the [search, hiring process] for the [position title]
vacancy at [dept/unit] has ended. Our department had an excellent response and we have
now selected another applicant.
 Thank you for expressing interest in this position and best wishes for your employment
search.

Example -3
Dear XXXXXXX,
 Thank you for your application for the

[position title] vacancy at [dept/unit]. Another
candidate has been selected to fill this position.
 I wish you well in your search for a new position.
Sincerely,
XXXXXXXXX


Example -4
Dear XXXXXXX,
 The Search Committee for [position title] at [dept/unit] has completed its initial review
of the candidates for this position and narrowed the selection to a short list of candidates
for further consideration. This review has been unusually difficult because of the strong
pool of candidates.
 Although the committee did not include you on our list of candidates for further
consideration, I wish to convey that your candidacy (application) was competitive. We
are grateful for your time and interest in this position.
Sincerely,
XXXXXXXXXXX