Didn’t get the Univ. Job 
Well it is now offical - I didn’t get the job at the university. *sigh*
Although you were not selected, your participation and interest in this position certainly made for a challenging recommendation. The (position title here) selected a candidate she felt most closely met the qualifications and experience needed.
Well at least they tried to let me down easy. My husband and I looked at each other and wondered whose cousin got the job. Sad isn’t it when that is the first thing that pops into your mind (nepotism is rampent out here). Or maybe it is just easier on ones ego to think that way.
Damn - I really wanted that job.