Sample Regret Letter to Alumni

Dear:

Thank you for your interest in the [position title] position at Bucknell University.  The search committee has carefully reviewed your experience and background against the position criteria.  While your credentials and experience represent significant accomplishments, we found the qualifications of other applicants to more closely fit our needs at this time.

Our faculty and staff include many Bucknell alumni and we genuinely appreciate your interest and desire to join Bucknell as a member of its staff.  You are encouraged to become involved with exciting opportunities that will have a profound impact on Bucknell's strength and future.  As a graduate, you can support students, staff and faculty in numerous programs across university life by displaying your enthusiasm and support for Bucknell spirit both on and off campus.  To that end, we look forward to seeing you at a future Bucknell event.

We wish you much success in your career search and encourage you to apply for future positions of interest to you at Bucknell.

Sincerely,