Sample Regret Letter

Did not make initial cut

Dear:
Thank you for your interest in the [position title] position at Bucknell University. The search committee has
carefully reviewed your experience and backround aainst our criteria. !hile your credentials and experience
represent sinificant accomplishments" we found the #ualifications of other applicants to more closely fit our
needs at this time.
!e wish you much success in your career search and thank you for your interest in Bucknell University.
$incerely"
Optional paragraph for failed searches
%n optional pararaph that could be used for failed searches instead of the first pararaph:
Thank you for your interest in the [position title] at Bucknell University. & am writin to inform you that we
have desinated this position as a failed search. 'our application materials for this position will remain on file
for a period of time" therefore" you need not apply to the new search.
Sample Regret Letter
Did not make initial cut, but dont want to completely close the door
Dear:
Thank you for your interest in the [position title] position with Bucknell University. The search committee has
reviewed your application materials and has carefully considered your #ualifications. !hile your skills are
certainly impressive" we have decided to pursue other candidates for the position who have more direct" relevant
experience.
'our application materials will remain on file for a period of time. &f the status of your application chanes" we
will contact you.
& encourae you to continue to apply for other Bucknell positions for which you believe you are #ualified.
%ain" thank you for your interest in employment with Bucknell University.
$incerely"
Sample Regret Letter
Cut after phone interview
Dear:
The search committee would like to thank you for your interest in the position of [position title] at Bucknell
University. !e were pleased to have the opportunity to speak with you durin our phone interview and to
review your #ualifications.
!hile your backround and #ualifications are stron" there are other candidates who more closely alin with
our needs at the present time.
Thank you for allowin us to consider you for this position. !e wish you continued success in your career
pursuits.
$incerely"
Sample Regret Letter
Cut after oncampus interview
Dear:
The search committee en(oyed meetin you durin your visit to our campus to interview for the position of
[position title].
!e have had a difficult challene)choosin a final candidate from amon the outstandin finalists" of which
you were one. 'ou were hihly competitive and very well received. &n the end" we selected another candidate
who has accepted our offer. %lthouh we reret that we are not able to offer you a position at this time" we
encourae you to apply for future positions of interest to you at Bucknell.
&n the meantime" we wish you much success in your career endeavors.
$incerely"
Optional paragraph for internal candidates
%n optional pararaph that could be used for internal candidates instead of the last pararaph:
!e appreciate your contributions to Bucknell University. %s other positions become available" we hope that
you will continue to pursue further professional opportunities at the University.
Optional paragraph for failed searches
%n optional pararaph that could be used for failed searches instead of the last pararaph:
!e appreciate your contributions to Bucknell University. %s other positions become available" we hope that
you will continue to pursue further professional opportunities at the University.
Sample Regret Letter
!lumni
Dear:
Thank you for your interest in the [position title] position at Bucknell University. The search committee has
carefully reviewed your experience and backround aainst the position criteria. !hile your credentials and
experience represent sinificant accomplishments" we found the #ualifications of other applicants to more
closely fit our needs at this time.
*ur faculty and staff include many Bucknell alumni and we enuinely appreciate your interest and desire to (oin
Bucknell as a member of its staff. 'ou are encouraed to become involved with excitin opportunities that will
have a profound impact on Bucknell+s strenth and future. %s a raduate" you can support students" staff and
faculty in numerous prorams across university life by displayin your enthusiasm and support for Bucknell
spirit both on and off campus. To that end" we look forward to seein you at a future Bucknell event.
!e wish you much success in your career search and encourae you to apply for future positions of interest to
you at Bucknell.
$incerely"
%n optional sentence that could be used for Bucknell alumni applicants:
*ur faculty and staff include many Bucknell alumni who have successfully competed with other #ualified
candidates for campus openins. *f course" their selections to those positions were based upon matchin their
own #ualifications and experience to those of the positions" without reard to their status as alumni.