An Employer Calls You to Offer You a Job

Multiple Choice

An employer calls you to offer you a job. You thank him/her and explain politely that you have decided not to accept the offer. Following the advice in the text, what should you do after you hang up?

A) Send a brief text message to confirm your decision so that there is no risk of misunderstanding.
B) Quickly turn your attention and energy to finding a more suitable job.
C) Write a sincere, thoughtful letter explaining briefly why you are refusing the offer.
D) Write a letter explaining in detail the undesirable aspects of the job such as the inadequate salary, unreasonable hours, or undesirable job duties.