面接の結果が不合格だったとき、多くの人は何も返信せずに終わらせてしまいます。しかし、丁寧で前向きなメールを送ることで、次の機会や他のポジションを紹介してもらえる可能性があります。ここでは、不合格通知に対して送れる英語での「前向きな返信例」を紹介します。
✉️ 基本の考え方
- 感謝を伝える(Thank you for the opportunity.)
- 学びがあったことを示す(I learned a lot from this process.)
- 未来の機会を前向きに希望する(I’d love to stay in touch.)
✅ シンプルな返信例
Subject: Thank you for the opportunity
Email Example:
Dear [Interviewer’s Name],
Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to interview for the [Position Name] role. While I’m of course a little disappointed by the result, I truly appreciated the chance to learn more about your company and team.
I hope to stay connected for any future opportunities, and I wish you and your team continued success.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
💡 もっと前向きに印象を残す例
Email Example:
Dear [Interviewer’s Name],
I greatly appreciate the time you and your team spent with me during the interview process. Although I was not selected, I learned a lot from our conversations and gained even more interest in your company’s vision and projects.
If there are other positions in the future that may align with my skills, I would be very excited to be considered. In the meantime, I’d be happy to stay in touch via LinkedIn.
Thank you again for the opportunity and your kind consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
🚫 ありがちなNG対応
- 返信しない → チャンスを失う
- 感情的に「なぜ落ちたのですか?」と聞く
- 長すぎる「自己弁護」メールを書く
✨ まとめ
不合格通知に返信するのは辛いかもしれませんが、短くても「感謝+前向きな姿勢」を見せるだけで、次のチャンスにつながります。特に海外就職やワーホリ就活では、人とのつながりが思わぬ再チャンスを生みます。
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