You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference from someone who knew you when you were at college. Write a letter to one of your old teachers asking for a reference. In your letter: say what job you have applied for explain why you want this job suggest what information the teacher should include

Dear Mrs John, I hope
this
letter
finds you in great health and high spirits. I am writing
this
letter
to request a reference
letter
which is required to apply for the
job
I desire
for
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. After the completion of my post-graduate diploma, I applied for the front desk receptionist
job
in my city at Honda company and in order to meet the
job
specifications a reference is required. I always wanted
this
job
as I wanted to pursue my career in
this
field
additionally
. There is a hiring open for only one receptionist at the Honda establishment so It is a great opportunity
to
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me to grab the chance. The company provide a range of benefits
while
working with them It would be greatly appreciated If you could provide me
the
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letter
with your signature
and
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the course details and my academic performance. I have effective communication skills as I opted for the extra course of sales and marketing in college which I passed with commended scores. I will be looking forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, Ravinder Kaur
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coherence cohesion
Ensure that each paragraph focuses on a single idea. For example, separate the explanation of job requirements and your academic qualifications into different paragraphs.
task achievement
You could elaborate more on why you are particularly suited for this job, giving specific examples of relevant skills or experiences.
coherence cohesion
The letter is well-structured and easy to follow with a clear greeting and closing.
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The tone of the letter is polite and formal, suitable for a request of this nature.
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