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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES

CANDIDATE NON-SELECTION LETTER

[Agency Letterhead]

[Date]

Name of Applicant

Address

Dear

Thank you for taking the time to interview for the position of [position title], [location or posting

number].

The selection of a final candidate was a difficult task given the many applications we received from

people with strong backgrounds in this field. [*] We regret to inform you that the position was offered

to another candidate.[**]

Again, thank you for your application for this position and interest in employment within [name of

agency]. I wish you well in your pursuit of a career opportunity.

Sincerely,

[name and title of hiring manager or HR

personnel]

[* Use this section to comment on skills of applicant, eg for those who were finalists: “Although you

demonstrated a high level of skill for this position, we regret…” If the person’s resume will be kept on

file for future openings, mention that in the close of the letter.]

[**Note: if an internal candidate is selected, some collective bargaining contracts require that the

name of the person selected be provided to all internal applicants]

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