Directgeneral
The role has been filled. Thank you for your time.
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When Rejecting A Candidate messages in a Direct tone
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Message examples in a direct tone
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Directgeneral
We’ve made a decision and won’t be progressing further.
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Directgeneral
We will not be moving ahead with your candidacy.
Why it works: rejection message
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Directgeneral
Final update—we’re going with another candidate.
Why it works: rejection message
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Directgeneral
The position has been filled.
Why it works: rejection message
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Directgeneral
You were not selected for the role.
Why it works: rejection message
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Directgeneral
The decision has been made and we’re proceeding with another candidate.
Why it works: rejection message
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Directgeneral
We’re not moving forward with your application.
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Directgeneral
There won’t be a next step in the process.
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Directgeneral
We won’t be moving forward.
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Directgeneral
This concludes your candidacy for the role.
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Directgeneral
You will not be progressing further in the process.
Why it works: rejection message
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