Which statement best analyzes the way chronology supports the meaning of the passage?

a. uses transitional devices to give the impression that the process of applying for a job is straightforward and easy.
b. it uses a flashback to show how past actions can lead to a successful future.
c. it lists the steps of applying for a job in sequential order to give readers a clear sense of how to find employment.
d. it starts at the beginning of the job-search process in order to encourage readers to look for new jobs.

story - english iv

imagine that you are at the first day of a new job. you're learning skills and gaining valuable experience, and your bright future stretches out before you. how did you get to this place? well, for most new employees, the process started weeks or months earlier when they submitted a job application. landing that job was a demanding process of searching for and selecting the right position and then creating a résumé, cover letter, and other application materials. so if you are starting a new job, congratulations. it was not an easy process to get to where you are.