You applied to a job and were offered the position, but have decided not to accept the offer. Write a letter to the HR supervisor with whom you interviewed. In your letter: explain the reason why you are declining the offer describe your reasons for staying with your current position express your gratitude. Write at least 200 words.
Dear HR supervisor,
I am writing regarding the
position
I have been accepted to at Migle’s bakery
. Unfortunately, I will not be able to take your offer, because of Capitalize word
Bakery
change
of plans and Correct article usage
a change
also
serious personal matters.
This
might come as a shock, but I have reconsidered the head chef position
you have
offered me after my application and realised that it does not fit the direction I want my career to advanceUnnecessary verb
apply
in
. Change preposition
apply
Due to
poor research on my part only a few days ago I have learned that the tasks I would mostly be required to do are more administrative and less connected to hand on
experience that I enjoy the most in my work at your company right now. I would really appreciate staying for at least another year as an assistant, as Correct your spelling
hands-on
this
would provide me with the experience I feel like I still lack in this
field to take up a higher position
. In addition
, sadly last
week the situation of my personal life changed drastically as my mother fell gravely ill and now requires assistance from me that I would not be able to provide if I take up more responsibilities at work. I will be capable to carry
out all of the tasks I did as an assistant and would be very glad if you could keep me in my current Change preposition
of carrying
position
.
It would be very sensible of you to reconsider your decision and understand the situation I am in right now, as well as
my expectations for the future in Migle’s bakery.
Hope to hear from you soon!Submitted by oimigle on
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complete response
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suitable writing tone
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greeting and closing
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The Closing
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Formal style (To someone you have not met, whose name you don’t know)
- Yours faithfully,
Semi-formal (To someone you may or may not have met, whose last name you know)
- Yours sincerely,
Informal (To someone you know well, whose first name you know and use)
- Best regards,
- Warm wishes,
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