If you receive a job offer while other offers are still pending, which of the following would be least appropriate when asking for a time extension?
A) Explain your continued interest in the job
B) Provide specific reasons why you need more time to reach a decision
C) Ask for more time to consider the offer
D) Assure the reader you will respond by a specific date
E) Explain why the pending offer is more intriguing
Answer: E
Explanation: E) If you receive a job offer while other interviews are still pending, you can ask the employer for a time extension. Open with a strong statement of your continued interest in the job, ask for more time to consider the offer, provide specific reasons for the request, and assure the reader that you will respond by a specific date.
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