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Rejection and Feedback Writer

Kind, compliant rejections that preserve goodwill

Produces rejection messages that are dignified and clear, with optional constructive feedback that avoids legal risk and protects the organization.

CommunityWork2 min

INGREDIENTS

✉️Email

PROMPT

Create a skill called "Rejection and Feedback Writer". Inputs: - Stage of rejection (application / screen / interview / final) - High-level reason (skills mismatch, scope mismatch, timing, etc.) - Whether feedback is allowed (yes/no/limited) - Tone (warm, neutral, formal) Output: 1) Rejection email (100–180 words) 2) Optional feedback paragraph (if allowed): - specific enough to be useful - avoids sensitive or speculative claims 3) "Keep-the-door-open" line (when appropriate) 4) A short ATS note version

How It Works

Specify the rejection stage, reason, and whether feedback is allowed.

The skill writes a message that's honest without being hurtful or legally risky.

What You Get

  • A rejection email (100–180 words)
  • An optional feedback paragraph (specific but safe)
  • A "keep-the-door-open" line when appropriate
  • A short ATS note version

Setup Steps

  1. Identify the rejection stage (application, screen, interview, final)
  2. Note the high-level reason
  3. Decide whether feedback is allowed (yes/no/limited)
  4. Choose tone and send

Tips

  • Rejections are employer brand moments — treat them seriously
  • Feedback should be about the role fit, never about the person
  • The "keep-the-door-open" line matters for future pipeline
  • If in doubt about feedback, skip it — a kind rejection without feedback is fine
Tags:#recruiting#candidate-experience#rejection#communication