Whether you decide to accept or decline a promotion, or are rejected, it is important to your future prospects that you ___________.

Regardless of whether you accept the promotion, decline it, or are not selected, responding professionally helps preserve good working relationships. Thanking the people who conducted the evaluation shows courtesy and maturity. Discussing your results with coworkers, challenging the fairness without cause, or demanding a raise could harm your prospects.

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