SAMPLES OF NON-SELECTION LETTERS
Sample 1: Internal Applicants
Applicant Name
Applicant Address
Dear Applicant:
I want to let you know how much I appreciated the opportunity to discuss with you/review your
application for the ____________________________ position in the Office/Dept. We had several excellent
candidates for the position and the final decision was a difficult one. While we will not be offering you the
position in our department, you exhibited a sense of professionalism and interest that is to be commended.
Please visit AppState Jobs at www.jobs.appstate.edu to search our job vacancies and apply for further
positions.
Thank you again for your interest in Appalachian State University.
Best wishes in your future career endeavors.
Sincerely,
[Supervisor Name]
[Supervisor Title]
Sample 2: Internal and External Applicants
Applicant Name
Applicant Address
Dear Applicant:
We are pleased to have the opportunity to interview you/review your application for the position of
________________________. We had many strong applicants and are delighted you considered this position
as a desirable career opportunity.
In the selection process, we evaluated the relative knowledge, skills, and abilities of all applicants in an
effort to choose the individual whose overall qualifications best matched the requirements of the position in
question.
The position has been offered to another candidate. We wish to thank you for the time you spent on the
interview/application. We appreciate your interest in the department and Appalachian State University. My
best wishes for your continued success.
Please visit AppState Jobs at www.jobs.appstate.edu
to search our job vacancies and apply for further
positions.
Thank you again for your interest in Appalachian State University.
Sincerely,
[Supervisor Name]
[Supervisor Title]
Sample 4 (Suspended Search):
Date
Applicant Name
Applicant Address
Dear Applicant:
Thank you for submitting your applicant for the title position in the department.
We have chosen, at this time, to suspend the search for this position and my reopen the search at a later
date. Please visit AppState Jobs at www.jobs.appstate.edu to search our job vacancies and apply for further
positions.
Thank you again for your interest in Appalachian State University.
Again, I appreciate your interest in our position. My best wishes for your future success.
Sincerely,
[Supervisor Name]
[Supervisor Title]
