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Write a Pre-Interview Job Rejection Email

Use this prompt when rejecting a job applicant before they have interviewed — someone who submitted an application but was screened out before any in-person or virtual interview took place. It produces a short, legally safe, warm rejection ready to send in under two minutes.

The Prompt

Write a brief, professional job rejection email for a small business. The applicant applied for the role of [JOB TITLE] but was not selected to move forward to an interview. The tone should be warm but concise — no more than 4 sentences. Acknowledge their time and application, give a non-specific role-focused reason (something like "we've moved forward with candidates whose experience more closely matched our current needs"), and wish them well. Do not reference anything related to age, gender, appearance, race, disability, religion, or any personal characteristic. Sign off from [YOUR NAME] at [COMPANY NAME].

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How to use AI to write a simple job rejection email that treats candidates well so your reputation as an employer doesn't take a hit online →

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