IntermediateCreative~10 min
The Compassionate Rejection
Write a job rejection letter that leaves the candidate feeling genuinely positive — without being dishonest or condescending.
Skills Tested
Empathy in writingConstraint adherenceTone calibration
Challenge Prompt
This is the example prompt structure. Write your own variation below.
Write a 150-word job rejection letter for a senior software engineer role. Requirements: (1) acknowledge one specific strength from their CV (make it plausible), (2) give one concrete, actionable reason for rejection, (3) leave the door open for future roles, (4) end with genuine encouragement. Tone: warm but professional. No hollow phrases like "we received many strong applications."
Your Prompt
Write your own version. Every word matters — be specific.
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Reward
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Hints (3)
- 1Banning hollow phrases forces original, specific language.
- 2The four numbered requirements create a checklist the AI follows reliably.
- 3"Make it plausible" signals the AI to invent a credible strength, not a generic one.
Related Topics
rejection letterHR writingcompassionate communicationjob applicationprofessional tone
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