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Reply to a “no”
A no is not the end. A short, kind reply keeps the door open and can bring a useful tip. Fill in a few details and edit the result before you send it.
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Hi [their first name], Thank you for letting me know and for taking the time to look at my request for the [role] role at [company]. I appreciate you being clear with me. If you have a moment, I would be grateful for one thing I could improve, but please don't worry if you're short on time. I would be glad to stay in touch, and I'll keep an eye out for other roles that might suit me better. Kind regards, [your name]
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