Write a letter to a teacher asking for a reference letter for a job and explain: Why you have chosen him to write the reference letter What kind of job you are applying for Why you think you are suitable for this job You should write at least 150 words.
Dear Mr Smith,
I am a previous student studying at Melbourne Business School during 2018 and 2019, and I am writing to request your kind assistance in providing a reference letter as I am currently applying for a
job
in a local enterprise.
Firstly
, I believe you are the ideal referee given you were the lecturer of several courses during my postgraduate programme. I am sure that you are familiar with my academic performance and your opinions are extremely valuable in proving my qualifications.
The position I am applying for is the assistant accountant at Woolworths, one of the major retailers in Australia with more than 500 branches across the nation. I am interested in this
job
as it is closely related to my major and a large business will definitely provide me with more opportunities in my future career life.
Finally
, I believe I possess all the qualities required for this
job
. My excellent academic result at university proves that I am a good learner, and I am certain that you have been continuously impressed by the communication and problem-solving skills that I showed during class discussions and group assignments, which are exactly what the company are seeking.
I would highly appreciate it if you could help provide the reference letter at your convenience. I have attached the job
description as well as
my CV to this
email as your reference, and should you have any further
questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your attention and kind assistance in advance.
Best Regards,
Changyue ZhouSubmitted by 997339155 on
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Coherence and Cohesion
Your letter has a clear and logical structure, making it easy to follow your points. However, consider varying your sentence structures more to enhance readability and flow.
Task Achievement
You've chosen an appropriate and respectful writing tone, making your letter suitable for the context. To further solidify your relationship with the reader, perhaps add a sentence expressing hope for a future meeting or discussion, reinforcing the connection.
Structure your letter
A letter needs to be written using a proper format, including the following:
- A greeting (Dear sir/madam, Dear John, Dear Mr. Smith)
- The main body (consisting of paragraphs for each part of the letter)
- A closing (Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully, Best wishes, Kind regards, Love)
When writing a letter as part of the IELTS General Training Writing Task 1, it is important to include the bullet points presented to you in the question.
All three bullet points need to be presented. And remember that some bullet points contain more than one element. So, make sure to watch for ‘and’ and plurals.