A Letter Rejecting a Job Applicant Should

question 119

Multiple Choice

A letter rejecting a job applicant should

• A)avoid explaining why he or she was not selected.
• B)point out the applicant's shortcomings.
• C)be as personal as possible.
• D)be as long as possible.
• E)offer advise on how to improve their interview skills.

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Definitions:

Pullman Strike

A nationwide railroad strike in the United States in 1894, triggered by wage reductions at the Pullman Company and leading to a significant labor conflict.

National Rail Service

A network of trains operated by one or more companies, providing nationwide train transportation in a specific country.

Eugene V. Debs

An American socialist, political activist, and trade unionist, known for his role in founding the Industrial Workers of the World and for running unsuccessfully for U.S. president five times as a candidate of the Socialist Party.

William McKinley

The 25th President of the United States (1897-1901) whose presidency is noted for victory in the Spanish-American War, economic prosperity, and the beginning of American imperialism.