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APPENDIX 3 – SAMPLE REGRET AND CONGRATULATIONS LETTERS

For Candidates Interviewed, But Not Selected:

Dear ____________,

Recently you interviewed for the position of [position title] at [school or office]. Your experience
and qualifications were carefully considered by the selection committee. As one of the finalists,
please know that you were among a group of highly qualified individuals. Although you were not
selected for the position, we recognize that you have an excellent background of experience and
wish you success in your career. In closing, thank you for your interest.

Sincerely,

______________________________________________________________________________

For Candidate Selected:

Dear _____________,

Congratulations! I am pleased to inform you that you have been selected as [position title] at
[school or office]. The selection committee was impressed with the experience and qualifications
you bring to [school or office]. We look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,

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