Candidate Rejection Letter After Interview: 4 Templates


In the competitive world of hiring, a candidate rejection letter after an interview can be seen as a closed door, but it’s actually an opportunity for personal and professional growth.

These letters provide closure while offering valuable feedback that can help you thrive in your job search. Embrace the disappointment, learn from the experience, and use the feedback as a catalyst for improvement.

Remember, every closed door leads to new possibilities, and with perseverance and resilience, you will find the perfect fit. Let this rejection letter be the fuel that propels you toward success.

Letter Template: 1

Candidate Rejection After the Interview

To,

[Name of the recipient],

[Address of the recipient],

[Date].

Dear candidate,

 sub: Rejection of Job Application 

We understand the fact that you have made remarkable efforts to apply for the position of [ position] in [ company name, however, we are sorry to inform you that you have not been selected for the position of [position] in our company.

We admit the fact that you have made a painstaking effort in coming to [ venue of the office ] on time and applying for the position at [ company name] . We admire the sincerity and interest that you have shown in working in the respective company.

However, we are sorry to inform you that your profile has not been selected and so you will not be joining our company. 

We are extremely sorry about it, but we are hoping that you will show up with better performance after 3 months.

You should not lose hope. You can reapply for the position of [position] at [company name].

We are sure that you will definitely fulfill the expectations of the company next time. Now, you must your invest your time in preparation and trying also somewhere.

You should not lose heart because you have enough talent to prove yourself. You should go ahead in life with a positive mindset. 

You are qualified from [university name], and you have scored above [percent] %. There is no point in losing hope or confidence; we are sure that you will get better opportunities elsewhere.

As per our evaluation, you were actually absent-minded during the interview. So, you lost the chance to answer the questions appropriately. 

We have sent the performance sheet along with this letter. You can verify the scores. Compared to you, we have found another candidate. He/She has been able to exhibit his/her potency far better than you.

You can call us any time of the day for any query or doubt over [contact number] or [email id], we will be more than happy to answer you in the right way.

We wish you all the best for future prospects.

Thanking You,

Yours Faithfully

[Your name]

[Designation]

[Date]

Candidate Rejection After The Interview

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Letter Template: 2

Candidate Rejection After the Interview

To,

[Name of the recipient],

[Address of the recipient],

[Date].

Dear candidate,

 sub: Rejection of Job Application 

We are really sorry to inform you that your application for the position of [ position ] in [ company name] has been canceled by the team of higher authority.

You are not supposed to join on [ joining date ].

We do appreciate that you have made remarkable efforts in applying for the job in our company. However, your job application remains in disapproved status.

You have shown your sincerity in reaching the office at the right time. Yet, we have not found your responses satisfactory as per the standards of the company.

The recruiting team had tried enough to give hints for the selection, yet you did not understand our approach.

You have made plenty of mistakes during the interview in both oral and written form. We are sorry that we could not save you from rejection. 

The higher authority has recommended for the selection of another candidate as he/she has been found quite efficient and eligible for the post.

He/She has given best performance in the interview and we are going to share you the performance sheet of the selected candidate along with yours so that you can get better idea about the cause of your rejection.

The responses given by the selected candidate is actually matching standards of our company.

You must prepare well for the next time. You can once again apply for any position in our respective company after 3 months. You should be thoroughly prepared.

We are sure that you will do better next time. You are a graduate from [university name] and you have excellent academic scores.

All you need to brush up your interview skills for [company name].

If you have any doubts or queries about the next interview or your last performance, then you can surely contact us on [contact number] or send an email to us at [email id].

Wish You All the best!

Thanking You,

Yours Sincerely,

[Your name]

[Designation]

[Date]

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Letter Template: 3

Candidate Rejection After the Interview

To,

[Name of the recipient],

[Address of the recipient],

[Date].

Dear candidate,

 Sub: Rejection of Job Application 

We are really not happy to inform you that you have not been selected to discharge your duties as a [role] in our company.

We did hope that you would show your remarkable performance, but you have not fulfilled our expectations.

To remind you of the fact that you had applied for the position of [position] in our company on [date] after viewing the advertisement for the requirement of [position].

By going through your profile, we found that you are not eligible for the position of [position]. In fact, your profile looked underqualified, yet we had called for an interview to test your potential. 

But you have failed in the first round of interviews. It is because you do not have the appropriate communication skills. 

We would also like to inform you that [company name] is [time span] year’s old company and follow strict quality measures in the process of selection of the candidate. 

Our company does not accept any school drops out for any position in the company. 

You need to have a minimum graduation or diploma from a recognized and affiliated university in the US.

It is advice from the management that you must complete your minimum education, and then you can apply for the job.

Instead of selecting you, we have selected a fresher candidate for this position of [position]. He/She has completed his/her graduation from [university name]. Once you complete the minimum education, you will find that more opportunities are coming to you. 

You must not lose hope in life. Be motivated, read books, and complete your studies. It is then your application for any specific job will be acceptable.

Further, you can discuss with us the job opportunities with us on [email id] or [contact number].

You can check the scores of the interview that we have sent for your understanding.

Wish you better luck next time!

Thanking You,

Yours Sincerely

[Your name]

[Designation]

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Letter Template: 4

Candidate Rejection After the Interview

To,

[Name of the recipient],

[Address of the recipient],

[Date].

Dear candidate,

 sub: Rejection of Job Application 

We are extremely sorry to inform you that you have not been hired for the position of [ position ] in [ company name].

We do understand the fact we have put our best efforts in proving ourselves as the appropriate candidate for the position of [position] in [company name].

We have seen your interest in applying and perform in the role of [role] in our respective company,

We are really grateful that you have enough pain in coming to [company name] which is very far away from your residence. 

We are thankful that you have spent your precious time in applying and performing in the interview.

However, we would like to clarify that you have not given appropriate performance as required by the company. In fact, you have failed to meet the expectations of the company. But we appreciate your spirit for your outspoken opinions. If you had worked hard a little more, then we could have selected you for the respective post. 

It is obvious for you to see that the other person has not been selected. You may not be happy about it. We would like to clarify that the other candidate has delivered unbelievable performance and that has led to his/her selection.

The management of the company found completely satisfied with the answers given by the candidate. We are sending a copy of the performance sheet of the candidate along with yours. 

You can surely verify it. We are confident that you will perform better next time. You can apply again after 3 months. 

You can also clarify your doubts regarding your rejection from the company. You can call us at [contact number] or [email id] for further verification.

We are there to guide you. Wish you the best of luck with your progress in life and career! We are hopeful that you will make it through!

Thanking You

Yours Faithfully.

[ your name

[ designation]

[ date]

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