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Post-Rejection Email Template for Recruiters
Email template to maintain relationships with recruiters after a job rejection
This is a professional follow-up email template designed to send after receiving a job rejection. It allows candidates to acknowledge the decision gracefully while expressing continued interest and highlighting core skills for future openings.
How it works
Subject: Thank you / Staying in touch - [Your Name]
Dear [Name],
It was a pleasure to meet you. Thank you for giving me an opportunity to discuss the position with you and learn more about your company's strategy, culture and challenges.
While I'm disappointed that my experience isn't what you are looking for at this moment of time, I'm still very interested in your company.
I would appreciate your further consideration should another vacancy open up that you feel would be a better fit for my skills ([insert 1-2 bullet points highlighting your top skills]).
Thank you again for your time. Hope to stay in touch!
Best regards,
[Your Name and Surname]
What it's for
- Respond gracefully to a job rejection email
- Keep in contact with hiring managers for future roles
- Reinforce core skills and interest in a specific company
Key points
- Thank the interviewer for the opportunity and insight into the company
- Acknowledge the hiring decision with professional poise
- Reiterate ongoing interest in the company's work and culture
- Include 1-2 bullet points highlighting top relevant skills
- Request consideration for future suitable vacancies
Pricing
Free
Details
- Type
- Tip
- Category
- Productivity
- Topic
- Job Search
- Open source
- No
- Platforms
- other
- For
- Job seekers and professionals interviewing for new roles
- Tags
- career, email template, job search, recruiting, networking
Why it was saved
- @asya_levin: Helps candidates stay top of mind for future openings and leave a lasting professional impression after an interview rejection.
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