TASK 1 A friend has written you to ask for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past. Write a letter to your friend. • Tell your friend you understand the problem • Explain what happened to you in the past • Suggest possible solutions to the problem. Write at least 150 words You do not need to write any addresses, Begin your letter as follows: Dear …..

Dear Simi, I have really missed you and I trust you are doing well. I hope my letter finds you in good spirits as I am writing to revert your initial mail. For starters, I have been a victim of

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same situation and it caused me a lot of emotional downtimes when I kick-started my career in IT sales. I really understand your predicament and I would use myself as a yardstick so you will know there is light at the end of the tunnel. My line manager was a pain in the ass for four quarters because I was new on the job and I was not meeting up with my quarterly target. My salary was slashed in halves and I was placed on a performance improvement plan due to my poor sales. To be candid, I would advise you to look into diverse sales strategies and embrace more Original Equipment Manufacturing account managers as friends.

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should broaden your clientele pipelines which would eventually increase your leads and of course successful deal closures. I know you will adhere to my suggestions as I look forward to reading about testimonies when

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I read from you. Take care of yourself and I hope to see you during the festive period. Yours affectionately, Simeon.