Tip: How Not to Reply to a "Job Filled" Notice

Right before New Year's, we had a flurry of hiring activity. When our top candidate for our web postion accepted our offer, I sent my standard "Job Filled" notice out to the other candidates on New Years Eve.

I found these two responses in my e-mail box when I got back to the office. They were sent within hours, but that's the only thing that is similar. I've reproduced them here (minus deleting the contact info to protect the innocent.)

Which one of these candidates shows best How Not to Reply to a "Job Filled" Notice?

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From: nisha
Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 6:45 PM

Hi

Thanks For your email but I was not remember when I was apply this job.

But may be long back so don't to sorry for me.

I m already in project full time

Nisha

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From: John
Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 9:30 PM

Dear Mr. Troy,

Thank you for your kind response. Would you put me on your interested list if the hired candidate backs out? I would love to work for your organization as I am seeking a long term company to work and retire from.

Happy New Year!!!

Regards,

John

For some reason, I'd rather consider John if I need another web person.

Note: According to my records, Nisha applied Wednesday, 28 November 2007 at 10:37 PM.