How to Reject a Job Applicant (1)

Dear ...,

As you are aware the XXXXXXX Graduate Program 2006 was very competitive and you are to be commended on your achievements to date.

Unfortunately, you have not been successful in progressing to the next stage of the recruitment process. I would however, like to thank you for the opportunity to meet with you and your efforts at the interview.

>>means: you are actually not good enough to be selected

If you would like some feedback on your application and interview, please do not hesitate to contact me.

>>means: you can send us an email but we are too busy to reply back to you, so actually we don't bother to answer your email

It is expected that XXXXXXX will activate a graduate recruitment program next year and we encourage you to apply.

>>means: we like to look busy every year, it is good for our stats if you apply again, that means our company and program are attractive. but if you can't get a job until next year, it is even easier for us to reject you again

If you prefer that your details not be retained on our records, or if your circumstances change, then please advise us and we will amend our records. We take the confidentiality of your information seriously. To view our policies on the management of your information and privacy, please visit out website www.xxxxxx-xxxxxxx.com

>>means: we don't really care if you're still interested to have your resume with us or not at all, we're happy to delete your account

I wish you all the best with your career in the future.

>>means: we hope you're lucky enough to get a job