Position on Hold Notification

Subject: Important Update Regarding the [Job Title] Position at [Your Company]

Dear [Candidate Name],

I hope this email finds you well. I'm writing to provide an update on the [Job Title] position for which you've been interviewing.

Due to [brief, honest reason without oversharing, e.g., "internal reorganization," "changing business priorities," "budget review"], we've made the decision to temporarily pause the hiring process for this role. This decision is not a reflection on your qualifications or fit for the position—we remain impressed with your background and our conversations to date.

At this time, we anticipate resuming the hiring process in approximately [timeframe, e.g., "4-6 weeks"], though this timeline may adjust. You have several options at this point:

1. Remain in consideration for when the role reopens, and we'll contact you immediately when we resume the process

2. Explore other open positions at [Your Company] that might match your skills (current openings can be found here: [Careers URL])

3. Withdraw from consideration if the timeline doesn't align with your job search

Please let me know which option you prefer, or if you'd like to discuss this situation further.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause in your job search. We value the time you've invested in our process and will keep you informed of any developments.

Thank you for your understanding.

Best regards, [Your Name] [Your Title] [Your Company] [Contact Information]