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Latest post Mon, Nov 24 2008 8:54 PM by leanann. 2 replies.
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leanann  +  593360 Mon, 24 Nov 08 08:26 PM
Hi!

A company has sent me the following email  to arrange a telephone interview with me. I've written the answer but I'd be really grateful if someone could check it. I find that my answer is too abrupt and I believe that what they want with this email is to check my English. I don't want to sound pompous either.
Thanks a lot for your help!



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Dear X,

We have received your application and we want to thank you for your interest in our company.

As a next step, we would like to arrange a telephone interview. Here are our suggestions:

Friday 28 November at 4.00 pm

or

Tuesday 2 December at 11.00 am or at 3.00 pm

or

Friday 5 December at 10.00 am or at 3.30 pm

Could you please confirm which date suits you best and on which telephone number you would prefer to be reached?

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and we look forward to hearing from you soon!
Best regards

(Name of the company)

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Dear Sirs or Madams,

I am delighted to receive your invitation for a telephone interview. Tuesday 2nd November at 11:00 am would suit me best. My telephone number is ***.


Best regards,

X

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AlpheccaStars  +  593370 Mon, 24 Nov 08 08:37 PM
 It looks fine.

For the salutation I would say Dear Sir or Madam:

Typically it is one person receiving your response, so singular is better.

If you know who it is, use their name.

 

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leanann, 1 yr ago
Thank you!
I'll change the salutation now :)
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