How to Respond to a Job Rejection Email

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Reply as soon as possible.. Mimic the rejection letter's greeting style.. Thank the interviewer for their time and consideration.

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Reply as soon as possible.

Step 1

Reply as soon as possible.

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Mimic the rejection letter's greeting style.

Step 2

Mimic the rejection letter's greeting style.

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Thank the interviewer for their time and consideration.

Step 3

Thank the interviewer for their time and consideration.

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Let the interviewer know how much you enjoyed meeting them.

Step 4

Let the interviewer know how much you enjoyed meeting them.

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Say something positive about the company,.

Step 5

Say something positive about the company,.

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Request that the company keep you in mind in the future.

Step 6

Request that the company keep you in mind in the future.

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Ask for feedback politely.

Step 7

Ask for feedback politely.

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Wish the interviewer the best moving forward.

Step 8

Wish the interviewer the best moving forward.

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Sign the email with a short closing.

Step 9

Sign the email with a short closing.

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