When to Use

Rejecting candidates who don't meet baseline criteria before interview.

Subject Line

Update on your application for [Role] at [Company]

Email Body

Hi [First Name],

Thanks for taking the time to apply for the [Role] at [Company]. After reviewing your application, we've decided to move forward with other candidates whose experience more closely matches what we're looking for.

We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your search.

Best,

[Your Name]

Tone / Notes

Brief, kind, no false promises.