{"id":488,"date":"2021-05-04T13:10:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T13:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trustcruit.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=488"},"modified":"2025-08-01T15:23:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T15:23:21","slug":"why-send-candidate-rejection-emails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trustcruit.com\/sv\/blogg\/why-send-candidate-rejection-emails\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Always Send Candidate Rejection Emails (and How to Do It Right)"},"content":{"rendered":"

For many companies, the hiring process is much like finding a needle, i.e., the right talent, in a haystack, AKA, a pile of applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, the average corporate job attracts 250 resumes<\/a>, and only four to six of these applications make it to the interview stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While this represents a massive workload for recruiters, it\u2019s essential to keep the candidate in mind. To them, their job search is often a nerve-wracking and uncertain time \u2013 which is why it\u2019s so important to send them a formal rejection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In light of that, we\u2019re discussing why it\u2019s worth sending candidate rejection emails, and how to go about doing it\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Importance of Sending Candidate Rejection Emails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Providing unsuccessful candidates with a formal and respectful rejection is a big part of your employer brand. No one likes to deliver bad news, but you can be confident that your candidates will thank the messenger in this case. The sooner applicants receive a formal rejection, the quicker they can discount their chances of working for you and plow all their energy into their job search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also about recognizing the time the candidate spent applying for your job vacancy. While a recruiter might only take a moment to look over an unsuitable CV, the applicant has likely poured lots of effort into it. Consequently, when candidates don\u2019t receive any acknowledgement, they often (rightly) are put off your company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So why should you care about what unsuccessful candidates think about you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is where staggering candidate experience insights come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As many as 72% of candidates<\/a> who have a negative candidate experience tell others about it, which can be incredibly damaging for your employer brand. Not only that, but it\u2019s not uncommon for many of your candidates to also be your customers \u2013 so you may lose out on sales too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond this, although the candidates you\u2019re rejecting might not be the right fit for the current role, they could be the perfect talent for your company later down the line. So, the last thing you want to do is alienate these candidates and burn your bridges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Send a Rejection Email<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve decided to reject a candidate, it\u2019s essential to formulate a diplomatic email to let them know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Practices for Rejection Emails<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First off, here\u2019s some general advice to bear in mind as you begin writing your rejection email:<\/p>\n\n\n\n