Employer's letter of notification of unsuccessful job application
Addressee
Your Reference
Our Reference
Contacts
Dear……
Re (insert position description)
I regret to inform you that your application dated …. for the above position has been unsuccessful and is no longer under consideration.
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You'll appreciate that when large numbers of applications are received, only so many can be chosen to proceed to the interview stage.
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Signed
Title
Dated
Optional additional material
If you'd like feedback from our interviewers about the reasons for this decision, please contact me / Mr. / Ms ……. on the above phone number to discuss your application.
Note: It's becoming far more common for unsuccessful job applicants to enquire about the reasons for their applications, and many will apply several times to an employer they're targeting for a career position. Feedback is a positive learning process, and retains the interest of very motivated applicants.
Disclaimer
Please note:
- This text is intended for advisory and guideline purposes only.
- Any business letter can become a legal document, so check your content properly before issuing.
- Any executable or statutorily defined document should be checked for compliance with legal requirements, and you should seek legal advice regarding its contents.
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