When rejecting a job applicant, you can soften the blow by
A) expressing appreciation for his or her application.
B) mentioning the qualifications of the person who was hired.
C) praising competitive applicants.
D) apologizing for wasting the person's time.
E) implying future consideration.
Answer: A
Explanation: A) Finding something you can admire about the applicant or the application can do a lot to soften the blow of the rejection. Just be sure not to seem phony or come off as insincere.
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