Citing a lack of necessary skills or training, this printable rejection letter declines a candidate request for promotion.
Free to download and print.
Dear {Name},
Thank you for throwing your hat into the ring for the promotion to {position}. I wanted to let you know that we've decided to offer the position to {colleague/new hire}.
While your work and dedication are appreciated, we were looking for someone with more {managerial experience/skill set/interpersonal quality} this time around.
Please keep up the good work and don't lose your competitive spirit. I expect that more opportunities will come up {time frame}.
Sincerely,
{Name}
