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Reply to a job rejection gracefully

Reply to a job rejection gracefully: a free, copy-paste prompt for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste the prompt and replace each [BRACKETED] field with your own details.

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The prompt

I was rejected for the [ROLE] job at [COMPANY] after [NUMBER OF INTERVIEWS].

Write a short, gracious reply to [RECRUITER OR MANAGER NAME] that thanks them, expresses continued interest in the company, asks for one piece of feedback if they are willing, and mentions I would like to hear about future openings in [TEAM OR AREA]. No bitterness, under 100 words.
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Pro tip: Send it within a day or two, and keep it short; a gracious note is remembered.

How to use this prompt

  1. Open ChatGPT and start a new chat.
  2. Paste the prompt.
  3. Replace each [BRACKETED] field with your real details and paste in your own text where asked.
  4. Reply with follow-ups such as "make it shorter" or "make it sound more like me".

Prompt at a glance

Category
Text & chat
Works with
ChatGPT · Gemini · Claude
Length
61 words
Fields to fill in
ROLE, COMPANY, NUMBER OF INTERVIEWS, RECRUITER OR MANAGER NAME, TEAM OR AREA
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Frequently asked questions

Which AI tools work with this prompt?

It is written for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste it into your preferred tool and adjust the wording if the result is off.

What do I need to fill in?

Replace these fields before you send it: ROLE, COMPANY, NUMBER OF INTERVIEWS, RECRUITER OR MANAGER NAME, TEAM OR AREA. Each field shows an example in the prompt.

Should I paste private information into the prompt?

Only what the task needs. Remove names, contact details and other sensitive data before pasting a resume or document into any AI tool.

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