Written communication with applicants - standard letters

Acknowledge of receipt of application

Re: [TITLE OF POSITION]

Thank you for submitting your application for this position. A short list will be composed following the close of applications on DATE and you will be advised of the outcome in due course.

Yours sincerely,

Chair, Selection Committee

Applicant identified through the implementation of a targeted search

Re: [TITLE OF POSITION]

As part of a targeted search to encourage applications for the above position from a broad pool of talent, this letter is being sent to a number of appropriately qualified people who may be considered suitable appointees in a merit selection process.

I therefore have pleasure in inviting you to apply for the position. Please find the selection documentation enclosed, including guidelines for the form of the application. Please contact me on ph. -------- for further information, and/or to advise me of your interest given that the closing date for applications is near/has passed.

I look forward to speaking with you.

Yours sincerely,

Chair, Selection Committee

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Applicant short-listed for interview or further consideration

Re: [TITLE OF POSITION]

Thank you for your application for the above position.

Your application has been short-listed by the selection committee and I am writing to advise you of the interview details.

You have been invited to attend an interview on DATE, TIME at LOCATION. Please contact myself or NOMINEE on PHONE NUMBER to discuss this further and/or to confirm your attendance at the interview.

Yours sincerely,

Chair, Selection Committee

Unsuccessful applicant (not short listed for interview)

Re: [TITLE OF POSITION]

I regret to advise that your application for the above position has not been successful.

On behalf of the Selection Committee I would like to thank you for your interest in this position and wish you well in the future.

Yours sincerely,

Chair, Selection Committee

Unsuccessful short listed applicant

Re: [TITLE OF POSITION]

I regret to advise that your application for the above position has not been successful.

On behalf of the Selection Committee I would like to thank you for your interest and the time taken in attending the interview and wish you well in the future. (Delete if not applicable) Also, unless you advise me otherwise, I would like to keep your application on file for consideration should another suitable vacancy arise.

Should you wish to receive feedback on your performance at interview I can be contacted on PHONE NUMBER.

Yours sincerely,

Chair, Selection Committee

Unsuccessful applicant (application too late)

Re: [TITLE OF POSITION]

I regret to advise that your application for the above position was received after the closing date for applications and therefore could not be considered.

On behalf of the Selection Committee I would like to thank you for your interest and wish you well in the future.

Yours sincerely,

Chair, Selection Committee