This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following is the most effective close for a letter rejecting a job applicant? A) If ... (Read 55 times)

ghost!

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 560
on: Jun 23, 2018
Which of the following is the most effective close for a letter rejecting a job applicant?
 
  A) If you have any questions about our decision, don't hesitate to call.
  B) We hope that despite this rejection you will continue to frequent our establishments.
  C) Again, we are very sorry that we cannot offer you a position at this time.
  D) I wish you the best in your job search. I am confident you will find a match for your skills and interests.
  E) We will consider your application for any other opening in the future.

Question 2

When rejecting a job applicant, you can soften the blow by
 
  A) expressing appreciation for his or her application.
  B) mentioning the qualifications of the person who was hired.
  C) praising competitive applicants.
  D) apologizing for wasting the person's time.
  E) implying future consideration.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

rachel

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 323
Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Explanation: D) A good closing section is optimistic, avoids uncertainty or future correspondence, and is genuine and sincere in its sentiments.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Finding something you can admire about the applicant or the application can do a lot to soften the blow of the rejection. Just be sure not to seem phony or come off as insincere.


ghost!

  • Member
  • Posts: 560
Reply 2 on: Jun 23, 2018
:D TYSM

EAN94

  • Member
  • Posts: 307
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.

Did you know?

All adults should have their cholesterol levels checked once every 5 years. During 2009–2010, 69.4% of Americans age 20 and older reported having their cholesterol checked within the last five years.

Did you know?

Only one in 10 cancer deaths is caused by the primary tumor. The vast majority of cancer mortality is caused by cells breaking away from the main tumor and metastasizing to other parts of the body, such as the brain, bones, or liver.

Did you know?

Drug-induced pharmacodynamic effects manifested in older adults include drug-induced renal toxicity, which can be a major factor when these adults are experiencing other kidney problems.

Did you know?

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans have some kind of food allergy. Food allergies affect between 4 and 6% of children, and 4% of adults, according to the CDC. The most common food allergies include shellfish, peanuts, walnuts, fish, eggs, milk, and soy.

Iberian lynx in close-up Iberian lynx in close-up
Bonobo females form close alliances, maintained through sex, but these alliances are lacking in chim Bonobo females form close alliances, maintained through sex, but these alliances are lacking in chim
Letter from a Person with Pure Alexia Letter from a Person with Pure Alexia
If you want to show differences between items at the same time, a bar graph is more effective than a If you want to show differences between items at the same time, a bar graph is more effective than a
Vincent van Gogh, Letter to John Peter Russell. Vincent van Gogh, Letter to John Peter Russell.
Valves in veins open to permit blood flow, close to prevent backflow. Valves in veins open to permit blood flow, close to prevent backflow.
Video: Ear Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library