[LETTER REJECTING A SOLICITED EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION] General rules: * Thank applicant for interest in company. * Praise applicant for ability, experience. * Pledge reconsideration for suitable openings. «PG» COMPANY ADDRESS CITY, STATE ZIP Date Name Street Address City, State, Zip Dear , We have completed interviewing applicants for the position for which you applied. After considerable debate, we have offered the position to another applicant who has accepted it. We appreciate your participation in the interview process and your interest in our company. Your qualifications and experience are excellent. You have our best wishes for a successful job search. We will retain your application and resume on file for the next six months because we would like to consider you for any other suitable openings that may arise. Thank you again for your time and for expressing interest in our company. Sincerely, Name Title