 [LETTER REJECTING A SOLICITED EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION]
General rules:
     
     * Thank applicant for interest in company.
     * Praise applicant for ability, experience.
     * Pledge reconsideration for suitable openings.


                         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
