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Include the date, time, and location (University of Kansas) of the missed interview. You can include the reason for missing the interview but you do not have to go into much detail. Please take responsibility for your actions and do not blame other entities. Acknowledging your mistakes will earn you more respect in the future.  \nSecond Paragraph: If you do not wish to pursue an interview with the employer, conclude with thanks for his or her time and consideration. You may or may not want to add that you have accepted other employment, that you are pursuing a different line of work, that you hope torelocate to another area, or some other reason that you may have for not seeking an interview. If you are still interested in meeting with this employer at another time, indicate your willingness to schedule another meeting. Indicate that you have enclosed another copy of your resume. Close by apologizing again for the missed opportunity.  \nThis letter must be written professionally! Make sure that there are no errors.  \nSincerely,(signature)  \nYour Name  \nUniversity Career Services  \nSouthern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois Phone: 618-453-2391 | Fax: 618-453-1924 [careerservices.siu.edu | careerservices@siu.edu](careerservices.siu.edu | careerservices@siu.edu)","cbCaimi1xIvFvKxM","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimi1xIvFvKxM","pdf",51501,"English","# Guidelines for Writing an Apology Letter\n## Structuring the Apology\n## Closing and Next Steps","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of this template?\",\"answer\":\"This template is designed to help individuals write a professional apology letter to an employer after missing a scheduled interview or meeting.\"},{\"question\":\"What information should be included in the first paragraph?\",\"answer\":\"The first paragraph should apologize for the missed appointment, mention the date, time, and location, and take clear responsibility for the oversight without providing excessive detail.\"},{\"question\":\"What should I include if I am still interested in the job?\",\"answer\":\"If you wish to reschedule, indicate your willingness to meet at another time and mention that you have enclosed an updated copy of your resume.\"}]","Apology Letter Template - Southern Illinois University Career Services | PDF",1789628201]