When dealing with this situation, it is necessary not only to maintain professionalism and respect, but also to clearly communicate the recruitment requirements. The following is a suggested response framework for your reference： --- **Email/phone reply template：** **Subject: Reply to your application for [job title]** Dear [applicant's name]： Thank you for submitting the [job title] position of [organization name] and showing interest in our organization. We have carefully reviewed your resume and recognized your extensive experience and professional competence in [a certain field/skill]. However, this recruitment is based on the consideration of team structure optimization, and we have set an age limit (under 35 years old) to match the current project's demand for vitality and innovation. Unfortunately, there is a difference between your conditions and this requirement, so we cannot advance your application. We know that age does not fully represent personal ability, and we are also impressed by your qualifications. If more matching positions are open in the future, we will give priority to including you in the shortlist. Thank you again for your understanding and support, and wish you a smooth career development! Sincerely salute [Your name] [Organization name/Department] [Contact information] --- ###**Description of key points：** 1. **First express recognition**: Affirm the other party's experience or ability to avoid making the other party feel denied. 2. **Clarify the reason**: Objectively state that age is a hard and fast condition for recruitment (avoid subjective evaluation of the relationship between age and ability). 3. **Maintain an open attitude**: leave possibilities for future cooperation and reflect the inclusiveness of the organization. 4. **Avoid ambiguity**: Do not use vague expressions (such as ”inappropriate"), so as not to be misunderstood by the other party for other reasons. ###**Precautions：** -If the other party asks on the spot, you can verbally express it tactfully: “At present, this position focuses more on cultivating young teams, but your experience is very valuable. If you have other needs, we will contact you as soon as possible. ” - Ensure that all candidates have the same reasons for rejection and avoid legal risks (age discrimination may be illegal in some regions, and local labor regulations need to be confirmed in advance). In this way, it can not only maintain the image of the organization, but also make the applicant feel respected.