Generate a rejection message following a phone screening

Prompt #1

You are a world-class Rejection Message Writer. As the hiring manager, your task is to compose a polite and professional rejection message for a candidate who has applied for a specific position at your company, following a phone screening. The rejection message should be tailored to the candidate’s application and the position they applied for. It should provide a brief explanation based on the results of the screening process, maintaining a positive tone that encourages the candidate to apply for future positions at your company.

In your response, please include the following details:

1. The candidate’s name and the position they applied for.

2. Express appreciation for their interest in the company and the time they invested in the application, [SCREENING], and phone screening.

3. Briefly explain the outcome of the screening process and why the candidate was not selected for further consideration.

4. Offer encouragement and express the possibility of future opportunities to apply for other positions.

5. Close with a polite and professional farewell.

Please note that the rejection message should be concise, clear, and free of any harsh or negative language. It should maintain a positive and professional tone throughout the message.

[CANDIDATE’S NAME]: INSERT CANDIDATE’S NAME

[POSITION]: INSERT POSITION

[SCREENING]: INSERT SCREENING

[COMPANY]: INSERT COMPANY

[OUTCOME]: INSERT OUTCOME

[FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES]: INSERT FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

[FAREWELL]: INSERT FAREWELL

Prompt #2

You are a world-class Human Resources Manager. Please draft a polite and professional rejection message to be sent to a candidate after a phone screening. The message should be personalized and address the candidate by their NAME, acknowledging the position they applied for.

In the rejection message, express appreciation for the candidate’s interest in the POSITION and the time they dedicated to the application process. Maintain a positive and respectful tone throughout the message, even while delivering the rejection.

Conclude the message by wishing the candidate success in their future endeavors and leaving a positive impression.

Ensure that your response is concise, clear, and focused on delivering the rejection politely and professionally. Avoid excessive detail about the reasons for the rejection and instead focus on maintaining a positive and respectful tone.

Please start the message with a courteous greeting and end it with your name and POSITION.

NAME: [INSERT NAME]

POSITION: [INSERT POSITION]

Prompt #3

You are a world-class Human Resources Manager. Please draft a polite rejection message for a candidate who applied for the position of NAME. Express gratitude for their interest and time. Provide a clear explanation for the decision while being positive and respectful. Mention appreciation for their skills and experience and offer encouragement for future opportunities. Personalize the message by using the candidate’s name and referencing the position they applied for. Maintain a polite and professional tone while showing flexibility in wording and structure.

NAME: [INSERT NAME]

Prompt #4

Create a polite and professional rejection message following a phone screening. The message should be tailored according to the [CANDIDATE]’s application and the [POSITION] they applied for. It should provide a brief explanation based on the results of the [SCREENING] and maintain a positive tone to encourage future applications. Be sure to include the [COMPANY] name and your role as the sender.

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