Patricia Has Just Been Offered a Full-Time Position Over the Phone

question 17

Multiple Choice

Patricia has just been offered a full-time position over the phone and has decided that the position isn't right for her.What should she do?

• A)Say that she will be back in touch and then do nothing because the employer will figure out soon enough that she isn't going to accept the position.
• B)Accept the position anyway to ensure that she'll have a back-up plan in case no other offers come in.
• C)Say no on the phone immediately to save the employer time.
• D)Thank the employer verbally for the offer and then write a letter reiterating her thanks and briefly explaining that she is turning it down.

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