SAMPLE REJECTION LETTER Dear (Applicant Name): Thank you for your interest in the (POSITION TITLE) position with (YOUR OFFICE / DEPARTMENT). We enjoyed meeting you. We interviewed a number of candidates for the (Name of Job) position. Selecting a final candidate was difficult. We have decided to offer another applicant the position. While we were impressed with your background and experience, we have concluded that another candidate's qualifications more closely match our requirements. This letter is to let you know that you were not selected for the position for which you applied. We sincerely wish you every personal and professional success with your job search and in the future. Thank you for your interest in our office. Regards,