The role has been filled. Thank you for your time.
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The role has been filled. Thank you for your time.
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We’ve made a decision and won’t be progressing further.
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We will not be moving ahead with your candidacy.
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Final update—we’re going with another candidate.
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The position has been filled.
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You were not selected for the role.
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The decision has been made and we’re proceeding with another candidate.
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We’re not moving forward with your application.
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There won’t be a next step in the process.
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We won’t be moving forward.
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This concludes your candidacy for the role.
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You will not be progressing further in the process.
Why it works: rejection message