You recently received a letter from a friend seeking advice about whether to go to a college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter. In your letter Say why he/she would not enjoy going to college Explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her Suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her

Dear Jay, How are you? It's glad to hear from you. It's been
long
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since we had spoken and I was delighted to see your letter
last
week. I apprehend that you are baffled and seek my advice to decide on whether to continue your studies or should get a job. Well, Why not work?You are well certified and if I'm not mistaken, you will be 30,
next
month. Not to worry. I certainly believe that you will not enjoy the environment and may feel awkward amongst youngsters and should opt for a job at a taxation firm. Let me explicate you in more detail.
Firstly
, looking at your financial conditions, and the predicaments your parents have faced while you were perusing your MBA, I think the job will be a better option at the moment. Another thing, you are already a topper from one of the best B-schools and why not think of continuing your education after earning substantial experience in one of the big firms.
This
will not only add variety to your resume, needless to say, but you will
also
earn good money, and later you will be able to pay your college fees on your own, and I know your parents will so proud of you so I will be. Oh! Not to mention, you are an expert in taxation. You remember how our principal wanted to hire you after listening to your speech at the annual function. I think you should take the opportunity to apply for a tax consultant in one of the big firms to name a few PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, etc. They will indeed love to hire you since you have outstanding scores and excellent knowledge about tax. Well, I've got to go. Write me back about what you decided and would love to guide
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you need any
further
help and advice. It's lovely to hear from you. Your friend, Ana
Submitted by Ana on

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The Closing

The style of the letter determine how you have to close it.

Check out the suggested closing sentences for each type of letter in the General IELTS Test. The closing sentence should be the last sentence of your letter.

Formal style (To someone you have not met, whose name you don’t know)

  • Yours faithfully,

Semi-formal (To someone you may or may not have met, whose last name you know)

  • Yours sincerely,

Informal (To someone you know well, whose first name you know and use)

  • Best regards,
  • Warm wishes,

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Real-world experience
  • Practical experience
  • Financial independence
  • On-the-job training
  • Student loan debt
  • Personal growth
  • Professional networking
  • Career development
  • Skilled workers
  • Job market
  • Career goals
  • Immediate income
  • Professional relationships
  • Market demand
  • Defining interests
  • Educational investments
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