Kyle Presented a Resume to a High Profile Law Firm

question 114

Multiple Choice

Kyle presented a resume to a high profile law firm and was confident that he would get the job. Even though he was well known as a "party animal," Kyle graduated from a prestigious university and interned at a well-known city court. After a promising interview, Kyle was stunned when he was not selected. In view of the resources available to employers today, what is a likely reason for Kyle's missed opportunity?

• A) The employer saw behaviors on Kyle's Facebook account that didn't fit their image.
• B) The employer gained access to Kyle's email account and read unflattering comments.
• C) People within the firm knew Kyle from a dating service.
• D) Other applicants had more aesthetic and intellectual Facebook accounts.

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Definitions:

External Goal

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Drive Reduction

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