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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

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Dear Sir or Madam, I trust you are doing well. The purpose of
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 letter is to request for rescheduling of my interview for the position of Design Engineer which is scheduled for the 21st of January. The main reason behind my request is that I have just received an appointment for a family doctor after waiting for over two years from the Government of Ontario on the same day as the scheduled interview.
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 that, I
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 anticipated that it would only
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 for a few hours but now that I have received an updated list of medical tests that I need to do, I think that it will take a full day.
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, I would much appreciate it if you could arrange the interview on any day after the above-mentioned date.
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,
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 role is what I have always dreamed of during my studies as not only it will empower my creativity but
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 boost my knowledge of product design and manufacturing. I heartily apologize for any inconvenience
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 may cause you. Thank you for your time and consideration, looking forward to hearing back from you soon with a positive reply. Sincerely, Ruchin Patel

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Task Response
Make sure to be more succinct when explaining personal situations, and keep the focus on the main purpose of the letter.
Coherence and Cohesion
Ensure there is more focus on transitioning between paragraphs to make the letter even more cohesive.
Task Response
The letter covers all necessary points: reason for rescheduling, request for a new date, and continued interest in the position.
Coherence and Cohesion
The opening and closing greetings are courteous and appropriate for a formal letter.
Coherence and Cohesion
Each paragraph has a clear focus, allowing the reader to easily follow the progression of ideas.

Structure your letter

A letter needs to be written using a proper format, including the following:

  • A greeting (Dear sir/madam, Dear John, Dear Mr. Smith)
  • The main body (consisting of paragraphs for each part of the letter)
  • A closing (Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully, Best wishes, Kind regards, Love)

When writing a letter as part of the IELTS General Training Writing Task 1, it is important to include the bullet points presented to you in the question.

All three bullet points need to be presented. And remember that some bullet points contain more than one element. So, make sure to watch for ‘and’ and plurals.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • reschedule
  • unforeseen circumstances
  • appreciative
  • availability
  • flexibility
  • enthusiastic
  • coordinate
  • sincerely
  • accommodate
  • commitment
  • potential employer
  • opportunity
  • regret
  • consideration
  • thank you for your understanding
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