When explaining why an applicant wasn’t chosen for a position, you should

a. Be specifi c without being too personal, such as explaining that the position requires specifi c skills that the applicant doesn’t yet possess

b. Point out the person’s shortcomings as that’s the honest way and the only way the person knows what he or she needs to improve

c. Be as vague as possible to avoid hurting the person’s feelings

d. Avoid explaining why an applicant wasn’t chosen