Ethan Is Developing a Message to Communicate to a Job

question 146

Multiple Choice

Ethan is developing a message to communicate to a job applicant that he is not being offered the job since he lacks the appropriate experience. Which of the following lines reflects the most effective way of making a clear statement of the bad news if Ethan chooses to organize the message using the indirect method?

• A) We have decided that we need someone with at least two years of project management experience for this position.
• B) We regret to inform you that we will not be offering you this job.
• C) You have not been selected for filling this position since this job requires at least two years of project management experience.
• D) We must deny your application for this position because we looking for someone with at least two years of project management experience.

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