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What to reply to a job application letter?

My boyfriend has a small business and he has to reply to a job application letter. Basically the business isn't big enough and due to the economic climate he doesn't want to hire the person so how would you word that letter?

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1. Thanks for your application, which I read with great interest, unfortunately the current economic climate means that we are unable to appoint anyone to the business at this time. Thank you for your application, we will keep it on file in case we need to appoint in the future. Best regards
2. Dear ... Thankyou for your application. Unfortunately at this time we are not taking on any more staff. Best of luck for your future employment. Sincerely, .....
3. Dear.../ Thank you for your application which I have read with interest. However, at present it is not possible for me to employ anyone, so I regret that I am not able to offer you a post. Thank you for the interest you have shown in my business. You sincerely
4. I would just send something short like: thank you for your interest in XYZ company, however, we are not currently hiring. We will retain your resume for six months. Should a position become available, for which you qualify, we will contact you. Good luck in your job search.