Letter of Apology

Sample Question

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You ar due to start a new job next week, but you will not be able to because you have some problems.

Write a letter to your new employer.

In your letter, explain your situation, describe your problems and tell him/her when you think you can start.

Backgroud

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You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems.

Ruquire

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Explain your situation

Describe your problems

Tell him/her when you think you can start

Ideas

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1. Explain you situation

my uncle had to be admitted to a hospital for an operation, leaving my aunt in charge of both the home and the business.

2. Describe you problems

my aunt asked me to help her

3. Tell him/her when you think you can start

two weeks later than planned

Sample Answer

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Dear Ms. Daniel,

I am writing concerning the position of Assistant Office Manager that I am supposed to fill beginning next Monday. However, a problem has arisen.

As you know, I currently work for my uncle's food packing business, and you will remember from my interview that I have gained valuable experience there. Unfortunately, he had to be admitted to a hospital for an operation, leaving my aunt in charge of both the home and the business. Due to this situation, she asked me, as this is a particularly busy time of the year, to stay on for a few more day to help her run the office.

I realize this will be inconvenient for you. However, I very much hope that, given the circumstances, you will allow me to take up my position with you two weeks later than planned.

I would like to emphasize that I remain very keen to work with you, and I believe that I will be gaining further useful work experience during this time.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Steve Millan