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Respectful Candidate Rejection

Decline a candidate kindly while protecting the employer brand.

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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).
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