The nurse plans to seek employment in an acute-care setting after graduation. Which form of communication would be most effective in applying for a position?
1. Send an e-mail to the nurse manager, requesting a job interview.
2. Send a written letter and résumé in the mail.
3. Call the nurse manager to ask if any jobs are open.
4. Drop into the nurse manager's office to discuss employment options.
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Rationale 1: This approach is too informal.
Rationale 2: Applying for a job requires a high level of formality. A written cover letter and résumé are expected by most organizations offering employment opportunities. This submission would be done by e-mail only if that is the organization's specific request.
Rationale 3: This approach is too informal.
Rationale 4: "Dropping in" to the manager's office is not professional. Any meetings generally occur at the request of the potential employer and would occur after the résumé and cover letter are sent.
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