Document background
The Thank You After Rejection Letter is a crucial document in the Austrian recruitment process, designed to professionally conclude interactions with unsuccessful job candidates while maintaining positive relationships and ensuring legal compliance. This document should be used after making a final hiring decision and selecting another candidate for the position. It typically includes expressions of gratitude for the candidate's interest and time, a clear but diplomatic communication of the rejection decision, and may include constructive feedback or encouragement to apply for future positions when appropriate. Under Austrian law, particularly considering the Equal Treatment Act (Gleichbehandlungsgesetz) and GDPR requirements, the letter must be carefully worded to avoid discriminatory language and properly handle personal data. The timing and content of this communication can significantly impact the organization's reputation and potential future talent acquisition efforts.
