Pearson Advanced Expert Coursebook (Third Edition) 2015 by Jan Bell & Rogen Gower - Page 20, Writing Part 2

Pearson Advanced Expert Coursebook (Third Edition) 2015 by Jan Bell & Rogen Gower - Page 20, Writing Part 2 - Letter of request

Task: You are an international student in New Zealand and your course is about to finish. You have been offered a job with a local company, which you accepted, but are no longer available on the start date you agreed with the company.

Write a letter to the company to:

explain the reason you are not available
reassure them of your commitment
propose a solution

Write your letter in 220-260 words.

Dear Sir or Madam,

I was a successful candidate for the position of assistant IT manager at your company and was to begin on 1st May. However, it is with regret that I need to inform you that I am unable to commence work, and request a two-week delay.

Sadly, my mother has had an accident which paralysed her and therefore I must return home and arrange home care for her. I truly cannot be absent at such a difficult time as my mother is a widow and very old.

I am very devoted to work for your reputable company and it would be natural for you to presume that this could be a recurring issue. Nevertheless, my sister is returning home from abroad and she will look after our mother during her recovery. Also, I must emphasise that my mother is extremely anxious not to interfere my career in any way and wish for me to further my career at your company.

Under the circumstances, I am pleased to spend a few days with the present manager before I leave, if this is convenient for you. Of course, it would be unpaid.

I hope you understand my situation and that we will come to an arrangement. Should you wish to discuss the matter further, please do not hesitate to contact me.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

Sarah Ash

(233 words)

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