SAMPLE REJECTION LETTER
USE DEPARTMENT LETTERHEAD
Date
Applicant Name
Address
City, State, and Zip
Dear Mr./Ms. Applicant:
Thank you for the interest you have shown for the Department Name by taking time out of you
schedule to apply for the Position Name position.
At this time we have selected a candidate whose ability and experience more closely match the
particular needs of this position.
We encourage you to continue to apply for positions that become available in our department as
well as other positions at LSU. Again, thank you for your interest.
Sincerely,
Dean, Department Chair. or Search Committee Head Name
Department Name
Revised 6/27/2016