How do you treat candidates who don’t get the job?

Rejection can be heart-wrenching, so, I always make sure that I deal with such situations with utmost care. I reject the candidate as painlessly as possible. When a candidate is not selected by the company or by the recruiter, then I try to convey the news as soon as possible. I try to behave very responsibly by attending their calls and thank the candidate for the efforts and time they put in applying for the position. In addition to that, I send an email that reiterates the conversation. When declining the applicant, I keep it very brief.