If you have to decline an offer of employment, what can you do to leave the door open for future opportunity?
A) Call and explain why you are not taking the job
B) Call the company and explain why you don't want to work for them
C) Write a sincere, tactful letter declining the job
D) Write a sincere letter stating what would have made the offer more appealing
E) Call and explain why the other company is a better company
Answer: C
Explanation: C) After all your interviews, you may find that you need to write a letter declining a job offer. Use the techniques for negative messages. Open warmly, state the reasons for refusing the offer, decline the offer explicitly, and close on a pleasant note that expresses gratitude. By taking the time to write a sincere, tactful letter, you leave the door open for future contact.
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