Adrian is the human resource manager at a software company. She has received an e-mail from a recent college graduate applying for the software development job that was advertised on the company's website. However, Adrian feels that the applicant's educational background does not suit the job description. Which of the following statements will be most effective in saying no to the job applicant in a reply?
A) You are not eligible for the job as your educational background does not meet our requirements.
B) Although your qualifications are excellent, we feel that we must continue to search for someone who meets all the unique qualifications for this job.
C) You fail to meet the requirements and standards of an employee at our company; you are not shortlisted for the interview.
D) In view of your poor educational background, we are unable to offer you the software development job.

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Option B is the most effective and polite way to decline the applicant while still acknowledging the value of their qualifications. It avoids direct criticism and leaves the applicant with a positive impression of the company.

Adrian Is the Human Resource Manager at a Software Company