Author Question: Which of the following would be the best option when rejecting an applicant? A) Use an opening ... (Read 62 times)

Mollykgkg · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Which of the following would be the best option when rejecting an applicant?

A) Use an opening buffer that emphasizes which skills the organization could use.
B) Personalize the message by using the applicant's name.
C) Convey the news using blunt and personalized language.
D) Explain exactly why the applicant was rejected.
E) Explain exactly why another candidate was chosen over the applicant.

Question 2

Which of the following is more likely to lead to a discrimination lawsuit?

A) Direct format letters
B) Refusing to write letters of recommendation
C) Indirect format letters
D) Rejecting job applicants
E) Refusing to provide social networking recommendations

SVictor · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Personalize the message by using the recipient's name. Dear Applicant can make it sound as though you never bothered to read the application.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Application rejection messages are routine communications, but saying no is never easy, and recipients are emotionally invested in the decision. Moreover, companies must be aware of the possibility of employment discrimination lawsuits, which have been on the rise in recent years.