SAMPLE NON-SELECTION LETTER (for candidates NOT selected for interview) Use department letterhead Date Name Address City, State, Zip Dear (Applicant’s name): Thank you for your interest in employment with the ___________ Department at the University of New Hampshire. We appreciated the opportunity to review your application materials for the position of __________________. Although we are impressed with your background and experience, we have decided to pursue other applicants whom we believe more closely match the requirements for the position and needs of the department. If you wish to pursue other employment opportunities at the University, please visit the employment web site at https://jobs.usnh.edu for a list of current vacancies. We wish you well in your employment search. Sincerely, Hiring official