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Writing Samples
Band 8

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference from someone who knew you when you were at school. 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 Write at least 150 words. Begin your letter as follows:

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Dear Professor, I hope
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 email finds you well. My name is Sandie and I was a student in your 2021 MBA class at the University of Tasmania. I want to share some exciting news with you. I have just been interviewed for a project manager job, and the interviewers were quite impressed with my qualifications and skills. They require a letter of reference from a teacher at my university to proceed with my application. As you know, after COVID, the job market has turned a downfall in hiring employees.
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 is the first interview I received after applying for more than 100 jobs online.
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 job is quite important for my life to support my family both financially and emotionally.
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 letter should highlight my strengths, capabilities, and academic achievements, including the projects I worked on during my time at the university. Considering our positive rapport, I believe you would be the perfect person to provide me with the reference letter. Your support would mean a lot to me. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours faithfully, Sandie

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coherence cohesion
Your letter is well-organized and easy to follow. However, you could improve by ensuring each paragraph has a single clear idea to enhance clarity. For example, separating the emotional and financial importance of the job into distinct paragraphs would make it more compelling.
task achievement
While your response is complete, adding more specific details about your experiences and how they relate to the job you’re applying for would strengthen your case. Mentioning specific projects or achievements would provide a richer context.
task achievement
The tone of your letter is formal and appropriate for a job application, which is excellent.
coherence cohesion
Your greeting and closing are respectful and fitting for the context, showing proper etiquette.
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