You were going to start a job next month, but you will not be able to. Write a letter to your future employer. In your letter explain the situation describe your problem(s) tell him/her when you can start work

Dear Mr. Smith, Thank you once again for offering me the position of Sales Manager at your company after my interview

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month. We have already discussed the start date for my employment and agreed upon the first of next month.

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, I would like to ask you if it is possible to postpone

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start date by a fortnight. The reason is that an uncle of mine has died abroad and it will be necessary for me to go and take care of certain legal and financial matters.

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duty has fallen to me as I am his closest living relative. I would like to apologise for any trouble or difficulties that

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may cause you and I hope that you will be able to keep the job open for me for another two weeks. I would be very grateful if you could let me have your decision at

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earliest convenience. Yours sincerely, David Roberts

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You might want to add a brief sentence expressing gratitude for the understanding of your employer regarding your situation.

coherence and cohesion

Try to keep the paragraphs focused on one idea. Consider separating the apology from the request for clarification.

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You have clearly explained your situation and the reason for the delay.

coherence and cohesion

The letter has a good structure with clear greeting and closing.

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 8.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 8.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 8.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 9.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

6 paragraphs

157 words

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