Unsuccessful applicants can be expected to be disappointed at a rejection and it is natural to want to let them down as gently as possible. Nevertheless, one should not say things that are untrue, for example:
· “We were impressed with your application” (when quite clearly you were not)
· “There were a large number of better qualified candidates” (when there were not)
Communicating with Candidates – Unsuccessful Interview
The following may be used as a model on which to base a letter of rejection following an unsuccessful interview:
Dear
Thank you for attending an interview for the above position.
I regret to info rm you that after careful consideration you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Thank you for your interest in this post. I hope you will soon be successful in finding a suitable position.
Yours sincerely