Date:

Name of Applicant
Address

Dear (Name of Applicant):

We appreciate you applying for the position of (specify) at ABC Company.

Unfortunately we interviewed many applicants in the job search process and hired another individual whose credentials and qualifications were better suited for our needs.

Thus we will not be offering you the position, but thank you for your interest.

If a need arises for us to contact you in the future, we will do so and you have our continued good wishes.

Very truly yours,

HR Professional