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You recently applied for two separate jobs. Both have chosen to hire you, but you must write a letter to one of them explaining why you are unable to take the position. Include in your letter: - An apology - An explanation of your situation

You recently applied for two separate jobs. Both have chosen to hire you, but you must write a letter to one of them explaining why you are unable to take the position. Include in your letter: - An apology - An explanation of your situation 7LnGy

Dear Sir or Madam, My name is Alison Argent who has been recently offered the position of Electrical Engineer in your company and I am very grateful for the opportunity; however, I regret that I am unable to accept the offer right now. I have known your company for decades and I am really appreciate your time in checking my curriculum vitae. No words can express my gratitude for this opportunity; nevertheless I would like to sincerely apologize not only for no longer being able to take this position but also for the inconvenience you will have to face recruiting another candidate. The reason behind for not accepting your company's position is that I have been received another offer from CEB a week ago and I have already signed a three-year contract agreement with them. Therefore, I would be grateful if you understand my situation. I am positive that in the future I will have a chance to work and be a part of the success of your company and I would really like to obtain valuable experience from esteemed establishment even if I have to work at a less salary. Yours faithfully, Alison Argent.

Dear Sir or Madam, My name is Alison Argent who has been recently offered the position of Electrical Engineer in your Use a comma before 'and' if it connects two independent clauses (unless they are closely connected and short).company, and
company and
 I am This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:extremelyimmenselysupremelysuperb
very
 grateful for the opportunity; however
, I regret that I am unable to accept the offer right This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :nowadays
now
.

I have known your This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :enterprisecorporation
company
 for Use a comma before 'and' if it connects two independent clauses (unless they are closely connected and short).decades, and
decades and
 I am really
Consider using a past participle here: "appreciated".appreciated
appreciate
 your time in checking my curriculum vitae. No words can express my gratitude for this opportunity; nevertheless
 I would like to sincerely
 apologize not This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :exclusively
only
 for no longer being able to take this position This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:on the contrary
but
also
 for the inconvenience you will This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:ought to
have to
 face recruiting another candidate.

The reason behind for not accepting your This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :enterprisecorporation
company
's position is that I have been received
 another offer from CEB a week ago and I have already signed a three-year contract agreement with them. Therefore
, I would be grateful if you understand my situation.

I am This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:beneficial
positive
 that in the future I will have a chance to work and be a part of the success of your This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :enterprisecorporation
company
 and I would really
 like to obtain valuable experience from esteemed establishment even if I This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:ought to
have to
 work at a less salary.

Yours faithfully
, Alison Argent. 