Iamwritingtoexpressmyinterestin yourrecentlyadvertised positionforawaitress.
Enclosedwiththisletterismyresume,which further details of my previous
experienceand qualifications.
Notonly domy qualificationsandworkexperience make me a perfect candidatefor
the job, my personality is well suitedtoworkingasawaitress.Iamaveryfriendly
personwhocan quicklyestablishrapportwith peopleofallages.Inmylastwaitressjob,
Ihad overadozenrepeatcustomerseachday.And,thefast-pacedenvironmentof
waiting ontablessuitsmewell, becauseIthriveonworking under pressure.Infact,my
formerbosswassurprised at both my incredible staminaand efficiency in dealing
with customers’
orders.
Iwouldliketomeetwith youatyourearliestconvenience,to discussthe possibility of
workingatyourrestaurant. Ican be reached at 463 - 9234 during the daysand 924-
6868 after6 pm.
Thank youforyourconsideration ofmyapplication.Ilookforwardtomeetingyouinthe
nearfuture.
Yourssincerely,MarthaScottSample 26
Youhaveafriendwhois about toenter
university, andhewantsyouto advisehim on which subject to specialize in –
history, in which he is very interested, orcomputerscience,whichoffersbetter
jobprospects.
Youshould write at least 150 words.Youshouldspendabout 20 minutes onthistask.modelanswer:DearJohn,
You haveaskedmeformyadviceconcerningwhetheryoushouldstudy history or
computerscienceatuniversity,andIwilltrytomakesomeusefulsuggestions.
You must keep in mind that, above all,
your university training is a preparationfor your future career. Therefore, yourfirst
considerationshould betostudy asubjectwhichwillbestequip youtoearn aliving.
Thereisno doubtthatthefield ofcomputers offers far wider job
opportunitiesthan history.
Besides,wearenowintheageofthehigh-technologyrevolution.Fortheforeseeable
future, notonlywillitbenecessaryforeveryoneto becomputer-literate,itwillalso be
necessaryforthemtobeequippedwithcomputerskillsmerelytoearn aliving!History,
I’mafraid, howeverfascinatingitmay be, offersfewcareer prospects.