Reply to a rejection email
A gracious reply that asks for feedback and keeps the door open for future roles.
Your email
Subject: Re: [Job title] application Hello [Their name], Thank you for letting me know, and for considering my application for the [Job title] role at [Company]. If you have a few minutes, I would value any feedback on my application or interview that could help me improve. I would also be glad to stay in touch about future roles. Thank you again for your time. Kind regards, [Your name]
Still to fill in: Their name, Job title, Company, Your name.
Before you send it
- Reply within a day or two, while the conversation is still fresh.
- Ask for feedback once. Many companies will not give it, and that is fine.
- Do not argue with the decision.