Have you ever been so swarmed with work that you would find yourself forgetting to reply to emails? Or maybe having too many brain farts lately that leave you stumped on even writing them? Well, that’s no excuse!
When you make an effort to build a transparent and regular communication with your talents, it makes them feel appreciated and it reflects well on your employer brand. Ultimately, improving the overall candidate experience. That’s right, it’s that simple!
Here are our most essential situations on when you need to touch base with your talents that most Hiring Managers conveniently forget:
- When you’ve received their applications and are reviewing it
- When there is a delay in the hiring process
- When the talent is no longer under consideration
If you’re looking for a fast solution (and extra oomph) to your email replies, look no further, for we have brought together four email templates every Hiring Manager should have handy at all times.
‘Application Review’ Template #1
Hi [Talent],
Thank you for applying to the [Position] at [Company].
We want to inform you that we have received your application. The Hiring Team will review your profile, and we will reach out to you upon selection. Do feel free to browse through other similar opportunities on our website or check out our latest articles on our blog.
In any case, we will keep you posted on the status of your application. Once again, thank you for taking the time to apply to this role at [Company].
Cheers,
‘Application Review’ Template #2
Hi [Talent],
Happy Thursday and we hope your week is going well!
Just wanted to check in and give you a heads up that we’re still in the midst of gathering feedback after your interview with the Hiring Team.
It may take a couple more days to hear from everyone, and we didn’t want you to think we had forgotten about you.
Feel free to reach out to us if you have any queries regarding your application and we’ll be more than happy to answer them. In the meantime, keep calm and check out our Company Blog for the latest reads!
Cheers,
‘Delay in Hiring Process’ Template
Hi [Talent],
Hope you’re having a great week!
We'd like to update you about the status of your application for the [Position] at [Company].
As we are still reviewing all the applications, we would like to apologise for the delay in relation to the role you've applied for. Fortunately, we’ll be expecting to schedule interviews soon.
In the meantime, feel free to check out our blog for a quick reach or reach out to us if you have any queries.
Cheers,
‘Rejection’ Template
Dear [Talent]:
Thank you for your application for the [Position] at [Company]. We appreciate your interest in joining our company, and we want to thank you for the time and energy you invested in applying for this position.
We received a large number of applications, and unfortunately, we have to inform you that this time we won’t be able to invite you to the next phase of our selection process.
We hope you’ll keep us in mind and apply again in the future should you see a job post for which you qualify.
Best wishes for a successful job search. Thank you again for your interest in our company.
Best,
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Alright, we admit: There’s no one-size-fits-all email template that can be happily applied to every situation. But no one in the right mind will turn down free help either. Whether you are scouring the ends of the earth for that perfect fit for your company or scrambling to find time to interview your next talent, we have your back!
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