An HR consultant is tasked with finding a qualified candidate for an entry-level marketing position in a small but rapidly growing financial organization located in New York. The consultant interviews current marketing employees, subject matter experts, and the marketing manager to create a job description for the position. The job description is then used to develop a job posting for the companys website. Applicants are instructed to e-mail the HR consultant their rsum along with a cover letter describing their interest in the position. They are also asked to complete an online application form. The HR consultant reviews all the applicant information received and conducts prescreening interviews to narrow the list of candidates. The top three candidates are asked to come in for an in-depth interview with the HR consultant and the marketing manager. One candidates work experience and cultural fit with the organization significantly surpass that of the other two candidates. A contingent job offer is made, pending a background investigation and reference checks. The candidates rsum and application list a bachelors degree in marketing. The background check conducted by a third-party consumer reporting agency (CRA) reveals that the university listed on the application has a student record of the candidate; however, the records also indicate that the individual never graduated with a degree. A degree in marketing was a required qualification for the position and was listed in the job posting. Question 1: Senior management decides against hiring the candidate, and they ask the HR consultant to handle the notification. How should the HR consultant proceed? Bring the candidate in for one more interview to further assess the reason for lying and whether it should really disqualify the individual from further consideration. E-mail the individual, attaching a copy of the CRA report, and explain that the job offer may be rescinded because of falsified application information. Send a formal letter describing that a background check revealed the absence of a requisite qualification for the position. Call and inform the candidate that the job offer has been rescinded, and encourage the individual to apply again for other jobs within the company. Please explain what answer to pick and why.