Band 7+: You successfully passed a job interview. You are expected to start on November 15, but you will not be available on that date. Task: Write a letter yo your new boss, explaining your situation, expressing your concern and suggesting a solution.

Dear Sir/Madam,

I have recently cleared a job interview for the Software Engineer position at the Software Infrastructure group and I was expected to commence my duties from July 15, 2019 as agreed, but unfortunately, I will not be able to present myself on the agreed date.

During the interview, I estimated that I would require fifteen days to finish my activities at my current job and post that start at your company. However, due to fact that I got sick for the last whole week and was not able to work, I could not finish my tasks and will need another week to do so. Also, if necessary, I can give you a copy of a letter from my doctor informing that I had to stay at home under medical care during that week.

Moreover, to clear the backlog created by my late start, I can work two additional hours every day until I am able to cope up, either coming in early or leaving late. I feel responsible for the pressure my delayed start may have created on the company, and I am going to work harder until everything is back to normal.

I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and hope this will not affect our relationship. If I am expected to present any other form of proof or talk to someone else in the company, please let me know.

Thanking You in advance.

Yours faithfully,

Paul Siam.