You agreed to take a particular job over the summer, but due to unforeseen circumstances, you can no longer take the position. Write a letter including: - Explaining your situation - An apology - Express that you would be interested in the position next summer
Dear Sir/ Madam,
I
had
applied for the job of a library assistant in the school. Unnecessary verb
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Last
week I was called for an interview and was selected for the position, which I had
gladly accepted. Unnecessary verb
apply
However
, I am writing this
letter with regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances, I can no longer take the position.
My family lives in Boston and I got an unexpected call from home last
night about my grandfather's deteriorating health. I was very close to my grandfather growing up and still am to this
date. His one wish is to spend some time with his grandchildren this
summer. Hence
, I will need to travel to my hometown as soon as the break starts.
I was very much looking forward to working with you. But due to the
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apply
circumstances
I will not be able to do so. I want to apologize for the inconvenience caused to you, but I Add a comma
,circumstances
also
hope you will understand my situation.
I want to express my gratitude for your confidence in me. I also
want to express my interest in this
position for the next
summer. Request you to kindly consider me.
Thanking you in advance.
Yours faithfully,
Zenia CoutinhoSubmitted by ZeeBee on
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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately
Linking words are very important in your essay.
To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.
Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.
In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.
Linking word examples:
- firstly
- secondly
- thirdly
- in additional
- moreover
- also
- for example
- for instance
- therefore
- however
- although
- even though
- despite