Rejection after interview (other candidate skills or background more closely matched) letter

Rejection after interview (other candidate skills or background more closely matched) [Delete this line]

[Company name]

[Sender address]

[date]

[Recipient name]

[Recipient address]

Dear [Recipient first name],

Re: [insert job title]

Thank you for attending an interview for this job.

Your background and experience would certainly benefit many employers. However, we have selected another candidate who better meets our current requirements.

[I enclose the unopened health questionnaire or declaration and criminal convictions form that you handed in when you came for interview.]

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the work you have put into applying for this job and in attending the interview. I realise this decision may be disappointing for you. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in the company. I hope that you will not be discouraged from applying for jobs that may arise in the future.

[If you would like feedback on the outcome of your application I will be happy to arrange this. Please contact [insert name and contact details].]

Thank you again for your interest in the position and best wishes in your future endeavours.

Yours [faithfully | sincerely],

[Sender name]

[Sender job title]

[Sender telephone]
[Sender email]