Introduction
Good day!
I am writing to request a change in my joining date. I understand that my current joining date is set for [date], however, I would like to request to prepone my joining date to [date].
I understand that this is a sudden request and I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. I am confident that I can make up for any lost time and I am eager to start working with the team.
I have attached all the necessary documents to support my request. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Sample Prepone Joining Date Emails to HR
Subject: Request to Prepone Joining Date
Dear HR,
I am writing to request that my joining date be preponed. I am currently scheduled to join on [date], but I am eager to start work as soon as possible.
I understand that this may be an inconvenience, but I am confident that I can make up for any lost time. I am excited to join the team and contribute to the company’s success.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
There is nothing wrong in asking HR regarding early joining when your reason is genuine. If you are relieving earlier than expected in your current job then you can make a request to HR to prepone your joining date.
Depending on the company’s requirement they will make a decision to prepone your joining date (or) at least they will try to adjust the joining date as per their comfort.
Sometimes companies will also be in a hurry to recruit new employees, so it will be a mutual benefit for both the company and the candidate. Here are some sample email formats to request HR regarding your early joining….
Prepone Joining Date Email Formats
Format 1
Sub: Request to prepone joining date.
Dear Sir/Madam,
My name is __________(your name), received an offer letter for the post of _____________(your designation) at __________(company name).
My date of joining in the offer letter is 15 July 2021, but I can be available to join the new job from 01 July 2021. Since my releiving date in my current job is 30 June 2021, I have no problem in joining my new job immediately.
So kindly let me know the possibility of preponing my joining date.
Thanking you.
Regards,
Your name.
Format 2
Sub: Request for early joining.
I am _____________ (your name) selected for the post of ___________(designation) at _______________(company name) from _________(date of joining).
My relieving date in my current job is 30 June 2021, I can be available to join the new job right away from 1 July 2021.
So kindly consider my request for early joining, if not I will join as per the actual joining date mentioned in the offer letter.
Thanking you.
Sincerely,
Your name.
Format 3
Sub: Request to prepone joining date.
Dear Sir / Madam,
I will be thankful to you for giving me an opportunity to work at ___________( company name), I have received my offer letter with a joining date of 10 July 2021.
My relieving date in my current job is 30 June 2021, so I will be available to join the new job even from 1 July 2021.
So if there is any possibility kindly consider my request to prepone my joining date, If not possible I can join as per the actual joining date mentioned in the offer letter.
Thanking you.
Sincerely,
Your name.
Format 4
Sub: Request for earlier date of joining.
Dear Sir / Madam,
I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part of your team. As per your offer letter, my date of joining is 10 July 2021, but my relieving date in my current job is 30 Jun 2021, so I can be available to join the new job even in the first week of July 2021.
So can you kindly consider my request for early joining, otherwise I am ready to join as per the actual joining date.
Thanking you.
Sincerely,
Your name.
Format 5
Sub: Request to prepone joining date.
Dear Mr. / Mrs. ___________,(HR name)
This is a kind request to prepone my joining date to the first week of July 2021. My date of relieving in my current job is much earlier than expected so I can be available to join even before the actual date.
So kindly consider my request to move forward my joining date.
Thanking you.
Regards,
Your name.
Format 6
Sub: Request for early joining.
Respected Sir / Madam,
My relieving date in my current job is __________(your relieving date), so I can be available to join the new job from ___________(your preferred DOJ).
But my actual date of joining as per the offer letter is ________(actual DOJ). So here I would like to request you to kindly consider my request for early joining, if not I will be happy to join on the actual joining date.
Thanking you.
Sincerely,
Your name.
Format 7
Sub: Prepone joining date request.
Dear Sir / Madam,
This is a kind request to know if there is any possibility to prepone my joining date to the 1st week of July 2021. Since my relieving date in my present job is 30 June 2021, I can be available to join before my actual joining date i.e 10 July 2021.
So can you kindly let me know the possibility of preponing my joining date.
Thanking you.
Regards,
Your name.
How Do I Ask HR to Prepone My Joining Date
- Have a reason to request for the preponement of your joining date. Be genuine in expressing the reason.
- Send a formal email request to HR to know the possibility of early joining.
- Mention your relieving date in your current job, and the date on which you wish to join your new job.
- Finally, let the HR decide about your joining date.
FAQs
1. Can joining date be preponed
It depends on the company policy and their requirements. If they are in a hurry to fill the position immediately then they can consider your request to prepone your joining date, otherwise, they will take their time.
2. How can I know my joining date
Your joining date will be mentioned in your offer letter/appointment letter (or) in the offer email sent by HR.
3.What if company don’t accept my request to prepone joining date
Every company has a right to accept or decline the joining date preponement requests of the candidates. If they reject your request then you have to join as per your actual date of joining.
4. Will the employer feel bad about me, if I ask for a change in date of joining?
No, if your reason is genuine, then it doesn’t give any negative impression about you when you ask to bring forward your joining date.
5. How to convince HR for an early date of joining?
Don’t try to convince HR, just request them for the possibility of early joining and let HR decide.
Also Read
When an employee needs to join work before the scheduled date, they must send an email to the HR department to request a preponed joining date. It is important to write a professional email to the HR department to ensure that the request is taken seriously. Here is a sample email that can be used to request a preponed joining date.
Subject: Request for Preponed Joining Date
Dear [Name of HR],
I am writing to request a preponed joining date for my employment with [Company Name]. My current joining date is [date], but I would like to join earlier, on [date].
I understand that this is a short notice and I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. I am confident that I can make up for the lost time and contribute to the company’s success.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
