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Band 8.5

A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: Tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves Say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her Explain how to apply for the job

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Dear Ria, How are you? Hope you're doing well! I received your letter yesterday and was thrilled to hear that you've completed your course in Logistic Dispatch and are now looking for a job. I have some exciting news to share with you! I recently came across a job opening at ABC Transport, a well-known company in the industry. They are not only hiring new candidates but are
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 willing to provide training for those without experience. I think
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 could be a great start to your career! In
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 role, you would be leading a team of four people
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 handling daily emails and customer inquiries.
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 job seems perfect for you since you’ve always wanted to work in a fast-paced environment with a competitive salary.
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, the position offers performance-based salary increments, which will benefit you in the long run. With your excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills, I believe you’d be an ideal fit for
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 role. To apply, you need to visit the company in person and submit your résumé. I recommend doing
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 as soon as possible to secure your spot. Let me know if you have any questions! Love, Reet

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task achievement
Consider including more specific details about the job responsibilities and the skills required.
coherence and cohesion
Make sure to use linking words to connect ideas more fluidly within each paragraph.
positive
The tone is very warm and friendly, which is suitable for a letter to a friend.
positive
The job description clearly outlines the role and its benefits, making it appealing.

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,

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • reputation
  • industry
  • duties and responsibilities
  • typical day
  • skills and experiences
  • job requirements
  • company culture
  • personality
  • work ethic
  • application process
  • job listing
  • submit an application
  • documents required
  • tailored resume
  • cover letter
  • relevant experiences
  • reviewing documents
  • practicing for interviews
  • promptly
  • deadlines
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