Bethany Received a Job Offer from Company A, and They

question 75

Multiple Choice

Bethany received a job offer from Company A, and they expect her response before she will have had her interview at Company B. Which of the following must be avoided by Bethany?

• A) telling Company A that she is grateful for the offer but would like to complete all her interviews so she can make an informed decision about her career options
• B) acknowledging that time is money and any delays negatively affect the employer's ability to fill the vacancy in a timely manner
• C) accepting an offer and casually declining it in a few days if she gets an offer she finds more appealing from Company B
• D) being honest with Company A about her situation and asking for more time to complete her interviews, being careful not to suggest that Company A's offer is not her first choice
• E) making a decision about Company A's job offer based on the merits of the offer alone, asking for advice from your professional network if need be

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