As a human resources supervisor, you need to be professional and fair in the recruitment process, while respecting every candidate. Although companies may have specific recruitment strategies, when rejecting older candidates, they should try to be polite and respectful and avoid conveying age discrimination messages. Here are some suggestions to help you reject this candidate in a professional and respectful manner： ### 1. **Express gratitude** First of all, thank the candidates for taking the time to attend the interview and expressing their recognition of their experience and skills. This allows them to feel that their efforts are valued. **example：** “Thank you very much for taking the time to attend our interview. We are very impressed with your experience and skills, and we also appreciate your rich experience in the industry. ” ### 2. **Provide specific feedback** When rejecting, try to provide some specific feedback as to why they do not meet the current job requirements. This allows them to better understand the company's decision, rather than attributing it to age. **example：** “After careful consideration, we have decided to continue to look for candidates that are more in line with the current job needs. We pay special attention to certain specific skills and experience, which are very important in our current team. ” ### 3. **Maintain a positive attitude** Maintain a positive attitude, encourage candidates to continue to look for other opportunities, and express their wishes for their future career development. **example：** “We believe that your experience and abilities will be fully utilized in other opportunities. We sincerely wish you all the best in your future career path. ” ### 4. **Avoid mentioning age** In any case, avoid directly or indirectly mentioning age as a reason for refusal. This is not only an unprofessional performance, but may also cause legal problems. **example：** Avoid expressions such as “we are looking for more dynamic candidates” or “we want the team to be younger” that may suggest age discrimination. ### 5. **Provide further assistance** If possible, provide some additional help, such as recommending other positions or providing career development suggestions, which can further reflect your goodwill and professionalism. **example：** “If you are interested in other positions, or need any suggestions for career development, we are more than happy to help. ” ### Example rejection letter： --- **Dear [candidate name]，** Thank you very much for taking the time to attend the interview with our company. We are very impressed with your experience and skills, and we also appreciate your rich experience in the industry. After careful consideration, we decided to continue to look for candidates that are more in line with the current job needs. We pay special attention to certain specific skills and experience, which are very important in our current team. We believe that your experience and abilities will be fully utilized in other opportunities. We sincerely wish you all the best in your future career path. If you are interested in other positions, or need any suggestions for career development, we are more than happy to help. Thank you again for your attention to our company and wish you all the best. Sincerely， [Your name] [Company name] Head of Human Resources --- In this way, you can not only politely reject candidates, but also maintain the company's professional image and avoid any possible misunderstandings or legal risks.