During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants. Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter •remind him when and where you met •tell him what kind of job you are interested in •say why you think you would be suitable for the job
Hello Dustin,
The reason I am writing to you is because I decided to accept your offer to work in your restaurant.
First of all, you may not remember me so I want to make it clear. We first met on the plane during the flight from Ukraine to Milan, where we got along well and you proposed to work with
you
and gave me your email.
So, I’ve thought it over and decided to try. I want to be a chef in your Japanese restaurant. I kept in mind the fact that you told me you had instantly thought I was a professional sushi chef, and you Correct pronoun usage
me
was
not mistaken. But if there are no places left I would try making bento cakes, because my grandmother taught me and I admire drawing on them.
Change the verb form
were
Additionally
, I have finished Oxnard Conditer University with perfect marks. I have done a lot of qualifications and courses, thus
, I have 10 years of experience as a sushi chef and a confectioner.
I look forward to your reply and further
discussions.
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Tone
Remember to maintain a professional tone throughout your letter, especially when writing to a potential employer. While the letter is friendly and personal, ensuring a slightly more formal tone could elevate its professionalism.
Content Detail
Consider mentioning how the skills and experiences you possess directly benefit the restaurant or the specific position you're interested in. Make explicit connections between your qualifications and the job's requirements.
Detail
Including more specific details about your previous experience or adding anecdotes that showcase your skills and personality could strengthen your application and make you a more memorable candidate.
Grammar and Style
Check for minor grammatical errors and ensure proper noun capitalization to enhance the letter's readability and professionalism. For instance, terms like 'Conditer University' should consistently follow proper noun capitalization rules.
Introduction
Your introduction effectively reminds the businessman where you met and why you're writing, which is crucial for context.
Adaptability
You clearly stated your job interest and demonstrated willingness to be flexible, showing adaptability.
Qualifications
Mentioning your experience and qualifications provides a solid foundation for why you consider yourself suitable for the job.
The Closing
The style of the letter determine how you have to close it.
Check out the suggested closing sentences for each type of letter in the General IELTS Test. The closing sentence should be the last sentence of your letter.
Formal style (To someone you have not met, whose name you don’t know)
- Yours faithfully,
Semi-formal (To someone you may or may not have met, whose last name you know)
- Yours sincerely,
Informal (To someone you know well, whose first name you know and use)
- Best regards,
- Warm wishes,