You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for 6 months and look after their 6-year-old child. write a letter to the parents in your letter explain: why you would like the job give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Dear Sir/ Madam,
I am writing to inform you that I am interested in the position which you have published in the magazine about the Nanny job for your son.
I applied for
this
job because I am a student at an Australian University, and I have to work to continue my study
here. Fix the agreement mistake
studies
Moreover
, I live alone. So, I feel that taking care of your child will be a great opportunity to have a sense of entertainment and communication.
I believe that I can be a perfect candidate for this
employment because I love children a lot. In addition
, I am a mother and I have two children. Therefore
, I can understand your child and his needs. Furthermore
, I am a master's student in education and raising methods . Thus
, I can understand your child’s behaviour and I can bear with him easily.
Finally
, I spend my free time in the library near my college to read books and practise the Australian language with my friends.
I am looking forward to your response at your earliest convenience.
Yours Faithfully,
AmalSubmitted by amalalhoury on
Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Writing9 with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.
greeting and closing
Make sure to personalize your introduction and conclusion for a warmer touch.
complete response
To enhance your task response, you might consider giving more specific examples of your experience with children.
logical structure
For a more coherent structure, try connecting your ideas between paragraphs more smoothly.
logical structure
Your letter was clear and logically structured, with each paragraph dedicated to a different topic as per the job application's requirements.
suitable writing tone
The formal tone and clear closing statement were suitable and well-executed.
The Greeting
Depending on the style and aim of the letter, you will need to adapt your greeting.
Always start an informal letter in the ways:
- Dear + name
- Hi / Hello + name
‘Dear...’ is more appropriate, so stick with this.
For a formal letter there are two options for the greeting:
- Use Dear Sir or Madam if you don’t know the name of the person you are writing to.
- Use Dear + surname if you do know their name, e.g. Dear Mr Smith or Dear Mrs Jones.