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A good job rejection letter is respectful and prompt — it thanks the candidate for their time, gives a brief, honest explanation, and leaves the door open for future interest where appropriate. This generator builds that structure automatically.
A well-handled rejection protects your employer brand, since candidates who feel respected are more likely to apply again or recommend your company to others.
How it works
Enter your company name, the candidate's name, and the position they applied for. Optionally add an HR representative's name and an additional message (like encouragement to apply for future roles). The generator builds a respectful rejection letter structure. Download the finished letter as a PDF.
- Enter your company name and the candidate's details.
- Enter the position they applied for.
- Generate the letter and download a print-ready PDF.
Examples
A standard rejection
Rejecting Jamie Doe for the Software Engineer position at Acme Corp generates a respectful letter thanking them for their time and wishing them well, without a lengthy explanation.
Who should use it
- Notifying a candidate they were not selected after an interview process.
- Maintaining a respectful, consistent rejection process across multiple candidates.
Industry applications
- Human resources and recruiting
- Talent acquisition
Advantages
- Builds a respectful, professional structure automatically.
- No account, subscription, or watermark.
Limitations
- A generated starting point — high-touch candidate relationships may still benefit from a personal phone call alongside the letter.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Sending a cold, purely automated-feeling rejection with no acknowledgment of the candidate's time and effort.
- Providing overly detailed, potentially legally sensitive feedback about why they weren't selected.
- Delaying the rejection notice long after the decision has been made.
Best practices
- Send the rejection promptly once a decision is made, rather than leaving candidates waiting.
- Keep the explanation brief and general rather than overly specific or critical.
- Thank the candidate genuinely for their time and interest.
Tips
- A respectful rejection process protects your employer brand — rejected candidates are also potential future applicants, customers, or referral sources.