Natalie Sent a Follow-Up E-Mail Message to Her Interviewer Five

question 115

Multiple Choice

Natalie sent a follow-up e-mail message to her interviewer five days after the interview. Several weeks later, Natalie has still not heard from the employer. What action should Natalie take now? 

• A)Send the interviewer a rejection follow-up letter.
• B)Post nasty messages about the company on her Facebook timeline.
• C)Show up at the company to demand a meeting with the interviewer.
• D)Assume that she didn't get the job and continue her job search.

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Definitions:

Defence Mechanisms

Psychological strategies brought into play by the unconscious mind to manipulate, deny, or distort reality in order to defend against feelings of anxiety and unacceptable impulses.

Unpleasant Emotions

Emotions that cause discomfort or distress, such as anger, sadness, fear, or jealousy.

Anxiety

A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.

Reaction Formation

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual expresses feelings or behaviors that are opposite to their true feelings or desires, often to hide those true feelings.