University of Wisconsin–Madison

Candidate Message Templates

Overview

Workday offers communication templates to help you craft personalized, engaging, and nurturing messages. Use these as a starting point, and remember to communicate with applicants promptly to ensure a positive experience. 

Considerations

  • Messages may contain merge fields, highlighted in gray. Do not edit merge fields. 
  • These messages are not sent automatically.

Process

  1. When selecting the Contact Method, choose Email and Mobile Push Notification. This will ensure notifications are sent through email and the Workday mobile app. Mobile Push Notifications are shorter in length and can also be customized.
    Screenshot of the contact method field. The options Email and Mobile Push Notification are selected.
  2. Select Default Recruiting Communications for the Notification Template:
    Screenshot of the Notification Template field. The option Default Recruiting Communications is selected.
  3. The From Display Name and Reply To Email Address fields should be changed as needed. The From Email Address field will default to 'wisconsin@myworkday.com.'
    Screenshot of the From Display Name and Reply To Email Address fields. The From Email Address is autofilled.
Message Templates

Template Name

Email Subject  Message Body Push Notification

Assessment Confirmation

Assessment Confirmation - Job Posting Title 

CF REC Name + Comma CT 

Thank you for scheduling your assessment for the position of Job Posting Title at the CF REC LRV - Company Name from Job Requisition.    Please review the following information regarding your assessment. 

Assessment information: 

Thank you. 

CF REC Name + Comma CT

Thank you for scheduling your assessment for the position of Job Posting Title​ at the CF REC LRV - Company Name from Job Requisition.   Please check your email for details.

Thank you. 

Interview Confirmation

Interview Confirmation - Job Posting Title 

CF REC Name + Comma CT

Thank you for scheduling your interview for the position of Job Posting Title​ at the CF REC LRV - Company Name from Job Requisition.  Please review the following information regarding your interview.

Interview information:

Thank you.

CF REC Name + Comma CT

Thank you for scheduling your interview for the position of Job Posting Title​ at the CF REC LRV - Company Name from Job Requisition.  Please check your email for more information.

Thank you.

Interview Reminder

Interview Reminder - Job Posting Title

CF REC Name + Comma CT

This is a reminder that you are scheduled for an interview for the position of Job Posting Title at the CF REC LRV - Company Name from Job Requisition.

Interview Details:

Please reach out to the contact listed on the job posting for questions.

Thank you. 

CF REC Name + Comma CT

This is a reminder that you are scheduled for an interview for the position of Job Posting Title​ at the CF REC LRV - Company Name from Job Requisition. Please check your email for more information.

Thank you. 

Invitation to Interview - External Candidate

Invitation to Interview - Job Posting Title

CF REC Name + Comma CT

We would like to invite you to an interview for the Job Posting Title position at the CF REC LRV - Company Name from Job Requisition. To schedule your interview, please log into your Candidate Home account and go to your My Tasks section and follow the on-screen instructions.

Create Candidate Home Account URL

Thank you.

CF REC Name + Comma CT 

We would like to invite you to an interview for the Job Posting Title position at the CF REC LRV - Company Name from Job Requisition. To schedule your interview, please log into your Candidate Home account and go to your My Tasks section and follow the on-screen instructions.

Thank you.

Invitation to Interview - Internal Candidate

Invitation to Interview - Job Posting Title

CF REC Name + Comma CT

We would like to invite you to an interview for the Job Posting Title position at the CF REC LRV - Company Name from Job Requisition.

To schedule your interview, please log into your Workday account and go to your My Tasks icon in the upper right corner of the homepage and follow the on-screen instructions.

Thank you.

CF REC Name + Comma CT 

We would like to invite you to an interview for the Job Posting Title position at the CF REC LRV - Company Name from Job Requisition.

To schedule your interview, please log into your Workday account  and go to your My Tasks icon in the upper right corner of the homepage and follow the on-screen instructions.

Thank you.

Job Requisition - Canceled

Job Application Update - Job Posting Title

CF REC Name + Comma CT

Thank you for your interest in the position of Job Posting Title at the CF REC LRV - Company Name from Job Requisition. We appreciate the time you spent during the application process. We regret to inform you that the search has been canceled.

Thank you for your interest in this position, and please continue to check our website for future job opportunities. Best wishes for success in your professional pursuits.

Thank you.

CF REC Name + Comma CT

Thank you for applying for the position of Job Posting Title at the CF REC LRV - Company Name from Job Requisition. Please check your email for information regarding your application.

Thank you.

No Longer Considered

Job Application Update - Job Posting Title

CF REC Name + Comma CT

Thank you for taking the time to apply for the position of Job Posting Title at the CF REC LRV - Company Name from Job Requisition. We were fortunate to have many qualified applicants. We regret to inform you that you were not selected to move forward in the recruitment process for this position.  

We appreciate your interest in employment with the CF REC LRV - Company Name from Job Requisition and encourage you to apply for future job openings.

We wish you success in your job search.   

Thank you.

CF REC Name + Comma CT

Thank you for applying for the position of Job Posting Title at the CF REC LRV - Company Name from Job Requisition. Please check your email for information regarding your application.

Thank you.

No Longer Considered - Does Not Meet Minimum Qualifications

Application Update - Job Posting Title

CF REC Name + Comma CT

Thank you for taking the time to apply for the position of Job Posting Title at the CF REC LRV - Company Name from Job Requisition. We were fortunate to have many qualified applicants. We regret to inform you that you did not meet the minimum qualifications for this position. 

We appreciate your interest in employment with the CF REC LRV - Company Name from Job Requisition and encourage you to apply for future job openings. You can set up a job alert to be notified when positions in your area of interest become available.  

We wish you success in your job search.  

Thank you. 

CF REC Name + Comma CT

Thank you for taking the time to apply for the position of Job Posting Title at the CF REC LRV - Company Name from Job Requisition. Please check your email for an update on your application.

Thank you. 

Questions?

Contact your Talent Acquisition Specialist.

Updated: Nov. 28, 2025
Source URL: https://hr.wisc.edu/hr-guides/for-hr-professionals/candidate-message-templates/

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