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Re: {{ position_title }} Application

Dear {{ candidate_name }},

Thank you for taking the time to interview with us for the {{ position_title }} position{{ " in our " + department + " team" if department else "" }}. We genuinely appreciate your interest in {{ company_name }} and the effort you put into the interview process.

After careful consideration, we have decided to move forward with another candidate whose qualifications more closely align with the specific needs of this role. This was not an easy decision, and it in no way diminishes the strengths and qualities you demonstrated during our conversations.

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Future Opportunities

{{ future_opportunities | default("We were impressed by your background and would welcome the opportunity to consider you for future roles that may be a better fit. We encourage you to keep an eye on our careers page and apply again.") }}

We wish you all the best in your job search and future career endeavors.

Sincerely,