Sample Letters 1 & 2
- To applicants who are not SS employees:
1: When a
current SS employee is selected
Thank you for your interest in the (Position title), job
posting (number), in the (Department Name).
We selected a candidate who is currently employed by
We wish you well in your career pursuits.
2: When
an external (not a current SS employee) is selected
Thank you for your interest in the (Position Title), job posting (number), in the (Department Name). We selected a candidate whose qualifications best meet the needs of our department.
We wish you well in your career pursuits.
Sample Letters 3 & 4
- To applicants who are current SS employees:
3: When a
current SS employee is selected
Thank you for your interest in the (Position Title), job posting (number), in the (Department Name). We selected (Name of Candidate Selected), who is currently employed in a Support Staff position, with a seniority date of (date in the occupational unit or in the university, whichever is applicable and state which one you are using). This candidate’s qualifications best meet the requirements of the position. (When applicable, add, “This candidate also has the greatest occupational unit or university seniority.”)
We wish you continued success in your career with
4: When
an external applicant is selected
Thank you for your interest in the (Position Title), job posting (number), in the (Department Name). We selected (Name of Candidate Selected), whose qualifications best meet the requirements of the position.
We wish you success in your career with