A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary unpaid job. Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the job. In your letter • explain why you want to do the voluntary job; • describe some skills and qualities that you have that would be helpful; • give details of when you would be available for work
Dear Mr. Smith,
I am writing to express my interest in the position of
a
voluntary tourist guide that you advertised on your website. I believe that my knowledge of archaeology makes me the ideal candidate for the job.
I am currently a postgraduate student majoring in archaeology at the University of Melbourne. During my undergraduate program, I had multiple experiences in providing tourist guide services for various museums and exhibitions. These experiences honed my skills in communicating with tourists and equipped me with an in-depth understanding of museum operations, which perfectly aligns with your requirements.
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apply
Moreover
, I am always seeking opportunities to apply academic knowledge to real-world practices, and this
is exactly why I am applying for this
voluntary position as it allows me to acquire precious experience through interaction with visitors from various cultural backgrounds.
In addition
to the qualities listed above, I am also
capable of working with a flexible schedule. I am able to work from 9th February, and I am fully available every Wednesday and weekend, as well as
during public holidays and school vacations.
I am enthusiastic about bringing my knowledge to your team and I would highly appreciate it if you could consider my application. I have attached my CV to this
email and I am willing to provide further
information during a personal interview.
I look forward to the opportunity to speak with you.
Yours sincerely,
Changyue ZhouSubmitted by 997339155 on
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Greeting and Closing
Pay close attention to customizing your greeting and closing more specifically if you have the recipient's full name and title. While 'Dear Mr. Smith' and 'Yours sincerely' are appropriate, tailoring your closing to match the formal tone of your letter could elevate its professional feel. Consider 'Yours faithfully' when the recipient's name is not known, and 'Yours sincerely' when it is.
Coherence and Cohesion
For even greater coherence and cohesion, consider using a wider range of linking words or phrases that show comparison, contrast, or provide examples. This helps to guide the reader through your letter in a smoother fashion, creating a more sophisticated flow of ideas.
Task Achievement
Your letter demonstrates a strong response to the task, thoroughly covering all required points with relevant details. To elevate it further, make sure every paragraph not only introduces a new point but also ties back to the central theme of your interest and capability in the voluntary position. This ensures a coherent development of ideas throughout.
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.