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The Salary Expectations Too High Rejection Letter is a crucial document in the German recruitment process, used when an otherwise qualified candidate's salary requirements exceed the position's allocated budget. This document must be carefully crafted to comply with German employment law, particularly the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG), which requires rejections to be based on objective criteria rather than discriminatory grounds. The letter serves multiple purposes: it provides clear communication about the reason for rejection, maintains professional relationships for potential future opportunities, and creates a documented trail of the objective reason for rejection. It's particularly important in the German context where employment decisions can be scrutinized for compliance with anti-discrimination laws and where proper documentation of hiring decisions is essential.

1. Header with Company Details: Company letterhead, address, and contact information

2. Date: Current date of the rejection letter

3. Recipient Details: Candidate's name and address

4. Application Reference: Reference to the position applied for and when the application/interview took place

5. Appreciation: Thank the candidate for their time and interest in the position

6. Rejection and Reason: Clear but diplomatic statement about the salary expectations being above the position's budget

7. Future Opportunities: Optional positive note about potential future opportunities

8. Closing: Professional closing and signature block