I'm drafting up an auto reply to go out to any candidate that submits a resume to us in response to ads.  I used one at my old firm but for the life of me can't remember what it said.  It is something like, "Thank you for submitting your resume.  We will review it and get in touch with if you if you meet our needs."  but sounded a lot better.  Has anyone used something like this before? 

Here is a sample of our automated response:

 "Your application has been received by City of ____________ for the _________ Communications Specialist position at 4:10 PM Eastern Time. We have received your application for employment with the City of ________.

The selection process is based on merit principles, will be job related, and will include one or more of the following: application review and evaluation, skills assessment, written test, background investigation and/or interview.

We will review all applications following the closing date. If you are selected to move to the next step in the process, you will receive further information by email, telephone and/or mail.

Thanks!

Here's what we use... 

 

This automatic message is in response to your inquiry into employment opportunities with ______________________.

All resumes received are kept on file for one year and are regularly reviewed as positions become available.  We will contact candidates who appear to be a match for our open positions.  If you have not already done so, please feel free to submit your resume .

For more information and an up-to-date listing of available positions, please go to www.___________.

Thank you for your interest in ______________________.

Regards,