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You were supposed to go on an interview in a few weeks, but you have since found out you cannot go on the date arranged. Write a letter to the potential employer. In your letter •Tell them why you need to move the interview time •Ask to change the interview date •Explain that you are still interested in being interviewed for the job

#interview #weeks #date #employer #•tell #move #time #•ask #change #•explain #job
Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to ask for a change of the interview day that I applied for the take care animals position and we were
due to
 meet next week. Unfortunately, my leg was broken in an accident two days ago and I cannot go outside these days. So, I am wondering if we could reschedule
this
 interview for the next two weeks at that time my doctor allow me to walk normally. I learned about the animals at your place
such
 as dolphins, penguins, seals, etc. I am a person who loves them very much and
that is
 the reason I am still interested in
this
 job. I am so sorry to ask for
this
 change at the
last
 minute. Anyway, I am really looking forward to meeting you and talking about the position. Thank you for understanding. Yours faithfully, Trinh Ta
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greeting and closing
Ensure that the opening and closing of the letter are appropriately formal. Instead of 'Dear Sir or Madam,' research the company to find the appropriate contact person. Close the letter with a more formal sign-off, such as 'Yours sincerely,' when you know the name or 'Yours faithfully,' when the name is unknown, following it with your full name.
suitable writing tone
Maintain a formal tone throughout the letter to align with the context of a job application. Avoid using casual language and contractions.
complete response
Develop paragraphs fully to expand on each point. Include more details about the alternative interview dates you propose and show greater flexibility if possible. Also, provide clearer explanations or evidence of your interest in the job and how your skills align with it.
logical structure

Word Count

IELTS says that you should write a minimum of 150 words in writing task 1. If you go under word count you will lose marks in task response.

A very long letter will not give you a higher band score.

Aim for between 160 to 190 words in writing task 1. This will ensure a concise letter and will be realistic in terms of time management. You have only 20 minutes to write the letter and you need around 5 minutes of planning time, so you will not be able to write a long letter in 15 minutes.

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