 
          [LETTER REJECTING A SOLICITED EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION]
 
 
     General rules:
 
          * Thank applicant for interest in company.
          * Praise applicant for ability, experience.
          * Pledge reconsideration for suitable openings.
 
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                                 COMPANY
                                 ADDRESS
                             CITY, STATE ZIP
 
 
     Date
 
 
     Name
     Street Address
     City, State, Zip
 
     Dear         ,
 
          We  have  completed  interviewing applicants for the position
     for which you applied.  After considerable debate, we have offered
     the position to another applicant who has accepted it.
 
          We appreciate your participation in the interview process and
     your interest in our  company. Your  qualifications and experience
     are  excellent.  You  have  our  best  wishes for a successful job
     search.
 
          We will retain your  application and  resume on  file for the
     next  six  months  because  we  would like to consider you for any
     other suitable openings that may arise.
 
          Thank you again for your time and for  expressing interest in
     our company.
 
     Sincerely,
 
 
 
     Name
     Title
