Sample Letters to Unsuccessful Interviewees
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Date
Dear ____________:
We greatly appreciated your interest in the position of Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Virginia Tech and your recent visit to campus to interview. We were impressed with all of the finalists and each presented a unique and attractive set of skills, abilities, and research interests. After evaluating feedback from those involved in the interview process and careful deliberation about each candidate’s potential contributions to the position, the search committee made its recommendations, and the dean has chosen a finalist whom we believe is well qualified to fill this position.
There is much to be admired in your record and I wish you the best in obtaining the position to which you aspire. Thank you for your interest in our position.
Sincerely,
Search Committee Chair and
Professor of Computer Science
February 26, 2001
Dr. __________
Department of Science and Mathematics Education
University of Zimbabwe
P. O. Box MP167
Mount Pleasant
Harare, Zimbabwe
Dear Dr.:
Thank you for expressing your interest in The Department of Teaching and Learning at Virginia Tech. The Science Education search committee has reviewed your application materials, and we conclude that your experiences and expertise do not match our needs.
Again, thank you for your time and interest. We wish you the best.
Sincerely,
Department Chair