You have seen an advert for a part-time job as a sales assistant in a clothes shop. Write a letter applying for the position (170-200 words).

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Dear Sir/Madam I am writing with regards to the advertisement for the catering staff and
in particular
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, for a waitress serving food at events including family celebrations and business dinners. I am interested in applying for the position. I am 16 years old and have just taken B1 level in English and ICT. I have
also
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finished a Spanish language course for beginners. I expect to get high grades and start studying marketing at Sofia University.
Last
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summer, I worked as a waitress in a nice Italian restaurant. I found it funny and enjoyable.
Although
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the work was busy and tiring, I managed to cope with it and the customers were pleased. I consider myself to be hardworking, sociable and cheerful. I
also
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believe I am polite and responsible. I will be very grateful if you consider my application. I am available for an interview on weekday mornings. I would appreciate your reply. Yours faithfully, Veselina Butorova
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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite

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