Letter 3: Negative Message Assignment - You Are A Recent Col

Letter 3 Negative Messageassignment You Are A Recent College Grad

Letter # 3: Negative Message Assignment: You are a recent college graduate and are applying for a number of jobs. Unfortunately, you receive two offers on the same day and need to accept one and decline the other. Write a letter to the hiring manager (see below) explaining your acceptance of another offer, keeping in mind the five goals of delivering bad news, found on page 193. You select the scenario that is most applicable to your current situation. Preparation: Review Chapter 8: Writing Negative Messages (Especially pgs. ) Format: Use the modified block letter format for this assignment.

Please refer to page for an explanation of the block and modified block formats. The example in your book on page 422 is a block format letter while the example on page 423 is modified block letter format. Please note the differences carefully. There are two main ways to format a negative message letter; directly or indirectly. You can find comparisons of these strategies on pages .

For this exercise, you will be utilizing the direct approach, since you do not need to maintain any formal relationship with the organization you are declining. Follow the organization on pages as a guide. The format of your letter tells the reader a lot about you and your professionalism. Since you do not want to completely cut ties, it is important to leave a lasting respectful impression. Pay particular attention to your letter's margins, line spacing, font type and size, and placement of letter parts such as the return address, date, inside address, salutation, complimentary close, and signature block.

The information for the job you are declining is: Assistant Manager, Hilton Corporation.

The contact person for this position is: Terrence Walters, Hiring Manager, Hilton Corporation, 555 SW 8th St., Miami, FL 33199.

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Introduction/Opening: Begin your letter with the bad news. The indirect approach includes a buffer, however, the direct approach does not. Be sure to remain professional and concise in this section to not sound rude or ungrateful for the opportunity.

Body/Discussion: In the first paragraph of the body include your reasons for the decision, without too much detail about the other position. Having the right balance of ambiguity is respectful to the employer you are declining. Use creativity when developing reasons for taking the other position over theirs. Maybe the schedule was more flexible or the other position better fit your skill set. These are just a few examples to consider when writing this section.

In the second paragraph you can add a positive spin to the situation if you desire. This could be as simple as saying you’ll keep this employer in mind for future endeavors or that you will recommend a qualified friend who should apply for the position.

Conclusion/Closing: Begin your closing paragraph with a courteous transition and thank the employer for the opportunity. Conclude your letter by indicating how the reader may contact you if he has any questions.

Paper For Above instruction

Terrence Walters

Hiring Manager

Hilton Corporation

555 SW 8th St.

Miami, FL 33199

April 27, 2024

Dear Mr. Walters,

I am writing to sincerely thank you for extending the offer for the Assistant Manager position at Hilton Corporation. I appreciate the time and effort you invested in the interview process and am grateful for the opportunity to consider joining your esteemed team.

After careful consideration, I regret to inform you that I have decided to accept another job offer received on the same day. My decision was influenced primarily by the flexibility of the schedule associated with this other position, which aligns closely with my current situation and long-term career goals. Additionally, the role offers a closer fit to my skill set and professional aspirations, which influenced my decision to pursue that opportunity.

This decision was certainly not easy given the attractive prospects at Hilton. I hold your organization in high regard and was impressed by the professionalism demonstrated throughout the interview process. I hope to keep Hilton in mind for future opportunities, as your company's values and commitment to excellence align well with my career ambitions. I also would be pleased to recommend qualified friends who might be interested in future openings at Hilton.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information or if I can assist in any way during the transition. Thank you once again for your consideration and understanding. I sincerely hope our paths may cross again in the future.

Yours sincerely,

[Your Name]

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