You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference. Write a letter to a former teacher. In your letter •give details of the job •explain why it is important for you •suggest what information your teacher could put in the reference

Dear Rohit, My name is Mohit, I am writing
this
letter
to request you that I need
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letter
from you.
Firstly
I want to tell you that I am your old student
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Account Management. If you remember I am the
one
who did top in your subject. Now, I am working as a manager in ABC Ltd. Company and I get
a
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offer from an international company, they want to hire me as
a
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Accounts Manager.
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, they
send
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me their job offer,
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and I
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accept
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it and passed their all hiring requirements. At
final
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stage, they request me to submit
one
reference
letter
from
previous
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institution. I think you are the
one
you
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who
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know
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me better
then
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other professors. From your busy schedule, can you please help me and take out your 10-15 minutes to write a
letter
for me
.
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In
this
letter
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you can specify my education, skills and experience with
official
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an official
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signature.
This
letter
is very important for me because through
this
letter
, there is
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chances
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chance
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for me to get that job and explore more knowledge and
and
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work in
one
of the best international
company
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companies
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or I will work hard to be more successful in my life. Can you please give a reference
letter
which specifies my academic journey
.
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I would really appreciate it. Thank you. Your's sincerely Mohit
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General
Ensure to address the letter properly by including a formal greeting such as 'Dear Mr./Ms. [Last Name],' to make your letter appear more professional.
End your letter with a formal closing such as 'Yours faithfully' if you do not know the teacher well, or 'Yours sincerely' if you do,
Coherence & Cohesion
Make sure each paragraph has a clear main idea or purpose. The first paragraph could introduce the reason for writing, the second could detail the job and its importance, and the third could suggest what information the teacher could include in the reference.
Coherence & Cohesion
Your letter should be organized in paragraphs with clear separation and a logical flow from one idea to the next. Include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Task Achievement
To demonstrate a complete response to the task, include all required details: mention specific examples of your work or achievements that your teacher could reference, and explain why these would be relevant for your prospective job.
Task Achievement
Adopt a more formal tone and consistent formal language throughout your letter. Avoid informal language and ensure to use appropriate formal expressions.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • reference letter
  • employer
  • academic achievements
  • responsibilities
  • qualifications
  • skills
  • career advancement
  • personal growth
  • financial stability
  • long-term career goal
  • strengths
  • competencies
  • professional experience
  • relevant experiences
  • candidate
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