Which of the Following Is the Best Example of an Effective

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of an effective buffer in a bad-news letter telling a job applicant that she didn't get the position for which she interviewed?

• A) Thank you for your application of March 13, wherein you applied for the medical clerk position.
• B) We are very sorry to have to tell you that the medical clerk position has been filled.
• C) We enjoyed meeting you last week to discuss your qualifications for the medical clerk position.
• D) We are thrilled to have an applicant with your exceptional qualifications.

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