SAMPLE 2 – LETTER TO UNSUCCESSFUL INTERVIEWED CANDIDATE
[name]
[address]
[city]
[date]
Dear [name]
Re: Application for position of [job title]
Thank you for attending an interview for the above position. I/we enjoyed meeting with you.
As discussed, unfortunately we are unable to offer you the position on this occasion. We would, however, like to
retain your CV in the event a position becomes available in future. Please advise if you would prefer us to return it
to you.
I wish you all the best for the future and thanks again for your interest in [organisation’s name].
Yours faithfully
Chairperson (or appropriate title)
SAMPLE 3 – LETTER TO CANDIDATE NOT SHORT-LISTED
[name]
[address]
[city]
[date]
Dear [name]
Re: Application for position of [job title]
Thank you for your application for the above position. Due to the high calibre of candidates who applied for this
role, I regret to advise you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. I wish you all the best for the future and
thanks again for your interest in [organisation’s name].
Yours faithfully
Information prepared by
Chairperson (or appropriate title)
(taken from People Management, SPARC)
February 2012
14b
Community Resource Information Sheet