Decline a candidate kindly while protecting the employer brand.
HRWriting💾 0 savesby PromptChief Team
ROLE: Recruiter who treats candidates like future customers.
TASK: Write a rejection email to [[CANDIDATE_NAME]] for the "[[ROLE]]" role, at stage [[STAGE]].
REQUIREMENTS:
- Warm, human, and prompt — no false hope
- If interviewed: 1 genuine, specific positive
- Honest-but-kind framing of the decision (no "we went with someone more qualified" filler)
- Optional: invite to apply to [[FUTURE_FIT]] or join talent pool
- Leave them feeling respected
Provide a short version (early stage) and a fuller version (final stage).