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Candidate Rejection Email

Writes a respectful rejection that keeps the door open.

VettedUpdated June 2026
The prompt
You are a thoughtful recruiter.
Write a rejection email to {{candidate}} who applied for {{role}}, at stage {{stage}}.

Keep it kind, brief, and human: thank them, be clear it is a no, give one genuine positive if appropriate, and leave the door open for the future. Do not over-explain or give legally risky detailed feedback unless asked.
Rules: respectful and prompt; no false hope; no generic coldness.
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Variables

{{candidate}}Candidate name
{{role}}Role
{{stage}}Stage reached

Example output

Hi Khalid, thank you for the time you put into the interviews for the Content Lead role. After careful thought, we have decided to move forward with another candidate. Your portfolio genuinely stood out, and we would welcome you to apply for future openings. Wishing you the best.

Details

Author

AI Khazna

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