Job Rejection Letter: 4 Templates

A job rejection letter may seem like the end of the road, but it’s a detour toward greater possibilities. It’s a reminder to persevere and seek the perfect fit. Though disappointment may linger, let it fuel your determination.

Embrace the feedback, learn from the experience, and use it to refine your path. Remember, resilience is the cornerstone of success.

With each rejection, you gain wisdom and strength. So, let this letter be a stepping stone to your future triumphs, propelling you closer to the job that aligns with your passions and aspirations.

Template: 1

Job Rejection Letter

To,

[Name of the recipient],

[Address of the recipient],

[Date].

Dear candidate,

 sub: Rejection of Job Application 

We, on behalf of our company (mention the name of the company) we really thank you for your precious time which you have invested to apply for our post of (mention the name of the post). We thankfully appreciate your painstaking effort in this process.

Though we are thankful to you for showing your interest in our organization, but we are sorry to inform you that your application form has been rejected by our higher authority and H R department. We were unable to select your application form as some other candidates’ application forms were more agreeable and acceptable for our vacant post. As you realize that the competition was very strong and tough for this job, our task was very difficult to choose the applications.

You are always invited to apply to our company if any opportunity arrives again.

We will be very happy to get your realization. Feel free to contact us any time through our company website (mention the details of website and contact information).

Thank you.

 [Name of the sender],

  [Designation],

 [Organization name]

Job Rejection Email

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Template: 2

Job Rejection Letter

To,

[Name of the recipient],

[Address of the recipient],

[Date].

Dear candidate,

 sub: Rejection of Job Application 

I am writing this letter on behalf of [ company name ] to inform you that the administration of the company is really grateful towards the interest that you have shown for applying for the position of [ position]. I [ your name ] on behalf of the administrative team of the company is thankful to you that you have come for the interview at [ venue details].

We are extremely happy with your positive attitude and efforts that you have shown for applying for the respective position. However we are sorry to notify you that your application form for the position of [ position ] has been rejected by the higher authority. 

You have indeed made a painstaking effort to come all the way from [ residential location of the candidate] to [ company name] located at [ address] and it is highly appreciating. But we are sorry to let you know that the management has taken to decision to reject your application due to some promising prospects we found in applications of other candidates. 

It is true that you had given the best answers during the interview, yet management of [company name] had found more agreeable and convincing in the opinions or views of other candidates.

We can understand the situation that you are going through! But may next time, you will be able to prove yourself in a better way.

It is also becoming difficult tasks for us for finding the right candidate for any position in our company. It is the competition which is getting tougher. And therefore it is quite a challenge to select the right candidate. 

However, you must realize that this is not the end of the road. We are confident that you will definitely prove your potential after three months.

You can feel free to contact us at any time of the day at [contact number] or send an email at [email id].

With Thanks and Regards

From

[Your name]

Job Rejection Email

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Template: 3

Job Rejection Letter

To,

[Name of the recipient],

[Address of the recipient],

[Date].

Dear candidate,

 sub: Rejection of Job Application 

I [ your name ] am the HR of [ company name] and I would like to inform you that your application profile has not been accepted for the position of [ position ] in [ company name].

No doubt, you have tried your best. The higher authority of [ company name] has witnessed your efforts that you have made during the interview and so everyone is thankful towards you.

We are obliged towards you for the efforts that you have made by lending your precious time for the interview.

You have shown excellent efforts and it will be remembered.

You had applied for the position of [ position ] in our respective organization on [ mention date], we are extremely happy about it. You have been at your best in our company during all the rounds of interview. 

However, it is necessary to inform you that our company has certain criteria for the selection process, irrespective of the best efforts made by us to recruit you, yet the management could not agree with the opinions laid down by you during the interview.

We are simply sorry about it. We understand that certain things are not acceptable for you. You must know it very also that the management has found answers and views given by the candidates quite agreeable and convincing. 

We are sure that you will be in the best form after 3 months when you will apply again in our company. it is recommended that you need to update yourself in every respect.

You can remain in touch with us to know further for your self progress and career growth. We do not actually want to lose you. We are there with you. You can contact us on [ contact number ] or send us an email at [ email id].

We wish you best of luck for future endeavors! Keep trying new ventures, you will definitely succeed!

With Regards and Love

From

[ your name]

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Template: 4

Job Rejection Letter

To,

[Name of the recipient],

[Address of the recipient],

[Date].

Dear candidate,

 sub: Rejection of Job Application 

I am writing this letter to let you that your application for the position of [position] has been not actually accepted by the higher management authority in our company.

You have given your valuable time to us and we are indeed very thankful about it.

We must appreciate the fact that you have been at your best during the process of interview. We would like to congratulate you about it. We are definite that you will surely able to get better opportunity with your high quality skills, knowledge and experience. We are grateful towards you for showing your interest in applying for the position of [position].

We understand that you have worked in different organization in the same position for last [time span] years; however there is certain criterion in our company which has not let us to accept your profile for this particular job.

It has been quite painstaking from your end to come for the interview at [venue address] from [place of residence of candidate], yet you can do better if you get a chance in nearby offices.

We do believe that you will be able to prove yourself in better way.

It is required to inform you that management of the company has the application and performance of candidate’s way ahead and quality wise better than you.

It is an official suggestion from our end to upgrade your skills.

We are definite that you will be able to perform better when you will be applying after 3 months.

We are there to support you. You can contact us anytime at [contact number] or you may write down an email to us at [email id]. 

Never lose heart; this is not the end of the road! We wish you best of luck and success in future! 

Keep putting your best efforts!

Thanking You

Yours Sincerely

From

[Your name]

[Designation]

It is required to understand that you have to be always competent and proactive in delivering your performance. 

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Template: 5

Job Rejection Letter

To,

[Name of the recipient],

[Address of the recipient],

[Date].

Dear candidate,

 sub: Job Rejection 

This is to let you know that your application for the position of [position] at [company name] has not been accepted by the higher authority. You had applied for this respective position by checking vacancy information of our company at [mention jobsite].

We are extremely sorry that we could not adjust you anywhere. You had given your valuable time for the interview and you had also proved your sincerity by coming for the interview on time from far off distance. It is a painstaking effort that you had shown and it is highly appreciating.

We are confident that you will surely prove yourself one day. You have indeed given unique answers and impressed the management, but we actually profile of other candidates far appealing and convincing.

We understand that you are a qualified person, you have an experience of [ timespan] years in different companies in the same position that you have applied over here, but you must upgrade yourself.  

We are sure that you will surely meet the quality standards of our company next time when you will apply after 3 months. 

It is high encouraging finding that you have shown your interest to apply and perform in the interview without any support of anyone.

You have come over here for the interview without any reference from anyone. It means that you have the potential to do your best without any support. There is no doubt that you have excellent communication and leadership skills. 

We are looking forward towards your quality performance in future. We are sure that you will be able to meet the challenges when you will apply after 3 months.

For suggestion or advice, you can surely contact us at [ contact number ] or send an email at [ email id ]. We will be more than happy to assist you!

We pray for your success in future!

Thanks And Regards

From

[ your name]

Job Rejection Email

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