During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.

Dear Mr Chost, I am writing with regard the job you asked me to contact you for. I am Ayoola Ogunleye, a passenger on the TRA 234 flight, travelling from Amsterdam to Berlin, on 25th of July. We sat adjacent to one another during the journey and engaged in conversations about investments, careers and businesses. During our conversation, I expressed my desire to work in a restaurant;
however
, it has been a hurdle to get a
first
-class eating outlet to work with. Let me explain
this
in detail. I would work as a Chef in your restaurant, specializing in Asian, English and African dishes. I am suitable for
this
job because of my fifteen years of previous experience in
this
industry.
In addition
, I just finished from a sixteen month training where I was able to update my cooking skills and I recently won an award as the top Chef in New-York, after a competition with other highly placed Chefs in the State. Thank you for your time. I look forward to getting a positive response from you and
also
working with you in the nearest future.
Yo
urs sincerely, Ayoola Ogunleye
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • chain of restaurants
  • potential job opportunity
  • relevant experience
  • managerial role
  • customer service
  • qualifications
  • certifications
  • unique skills
  • eagerness
  • admiration
  • resume
  • references
  • face-to-face meeting
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