If You Must Turn Down a Job Offer, Employment Experts

question 31

Multiple Choice

If you must turn down a job offer, employment experts suggest you should send the employer a letter

• A)declining the offer, providing a thorough explanation of the reasons for declining, and expanding on your qualifications for a new position.
• B)thanking the employer for the offer and briefly declining the position.
• C)specifying personal reasons for your decision.
• D)declining the position and offering assistance finding your replacement.

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Definitions:

Internal Locus

The belief that one's actions and behaviors are guided by personal decisions and efforts rather than external factors.

Mindfulness Meditation

A practice of focusing one’s attention on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.

Type A Personality

A personality type characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-drive, impatience, and a strong sense of urgency.

External Locus

The belief that one’s life events are primarily controlled by external forces or influences rather than one’s own efforts.