How to Respond to a Rejection Email (2024)

FAQs

How to Respond to a Rejection Email? ›

Thank the employer for letting you know their decision and for their time and consideration. Demonstrate your genuine interest in the position. Express your disappointment, but keep it brief and maintain a positive tone. Lastly, ask for feedback.

In addition to thanking the other person for their time and expressing gratitude for the opportunity, you should do two things: State your interest in being considered for future opportunities, and ask for feedback on how you can improve. Hi [Manager], [Recruiter] informed me of the decision regarding the [Role] today.

Thank you for your email and for taking the time to review my application. I appreciate the opportunity to be considered for the [Position Name] role at [Company Name]. While I am disappointed that I was not selected for the position, I understand that you had many qualified candidates to choose from.

It can't hurt to reply, and it gives you one last opportunity to make a positive impression in case you plan to apply to other roles at the company in the future.” It's also always a good idea to take time to process your emotions before replying. If needed, give yourself a full day or so and write a few drafts.

Thank you for letting me know about your decision. I want to express my gratitude for the opportunity to interview for the [Position] role. While I am disappointed to learn that I was not selected, I appreciate the time and consideration you extended to me throughout the hiring process.

Thank the employer for letting you know their decision and for their time and consideration. Demonstrate your genuine interest in the position. Express your disappointment, but keep it brief and maintain a positive tone. Lastly, ask for feedback.

Here's why it's important to respond even after being rejected: Professionalism: Not responding to a rejection email or phone call can come across as unprofessional and may leave a negative impression on the hiring manager or recruiter. Responding politely demonstrates maturity and respect for the hiring process.

If you're too upset to respond, that's okay.

You don't have to reply right away, and in fact, you don't have to reply at all, since you don't owe the other person anything.

Should you reach out after being rejected? ›

All that being said, it's perfectly fine to send a follow-up email after you get rejected. Although you could easily end the conversation there without a response, it can be a good way to show that you were truly interested in the position and are disappointed that it didn't work out.

If the first candidate does not pass the employment verification process, there is a chance you could receive an offer after the rejection letter. Again, this is a component of an organization's process. Ideally, a background check is completed before a candidate starts in the position.

Ask The Company for Feedback

After getting over your feelings, it's time to take your rejection handling to a new level by directly seeking insightful feedback; it helps you prepare for better opportunities in the future and improve your current weaknesses.

Send a follow-up email, asking about feedback

In that follow-up email you need to ask politely about any feedback they can provide you, and get some more information about why you didn't get the job. By learning the employer's honest opinion, you can improve your chances of getting a job in the future.

👩‍💼 Use a professional tone:

Instead, use a tone that is polite, respectful, and appropriate for the situation. Always begin your email with a polite greeting, such as “Dear [Name]” or “Hello [Name],” and use please and thank you appropriately throughout the email.