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You have left your job and are now looking for a new job. You need a letter of reference from your previous employer. Write a letter to him. In your letter: • Give details of what you need; • Explain why it is important to you; • Suggest what information your employer could put in the reference. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ....,

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Dear Miss Taylor, I am writing to you with regard to my previous position at your company. The matter is that, as soon as I left my
job
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, I began to search for a new
job
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 as an accounting manager. For
this
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 purpose, I need a letter of reference, which I completely forgot to require when I was resigning. Without a doubt, each of the possible employers demands a completed application form,
such
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 as the letter that I was talking about. Without it, I am unable to get a decent
job
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 in my profession. In fact, I am attaching a form that I need you to complete as a reference letter. It is required by a prominent company that offers the most attractive terms and conditions for the
job
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. It contains all the valuable information about the responsibilities that I used to have at your company and my skills. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Best regards, Sinan Y

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coherence and cohesion
The letter is generally well-structured, with appropriate paragraphs. However, you could improve coherence by linking the need for the reference specifically to your future job applications more clearly.
task response
Consider providing specific examples of your responsibilities and skills in your previous role that you would like highlighted in the reference. This would enhance the task achievement score further.
positive feedback
The tone of the letter is polite and respectful, making it effective in communicating your request.
positive feedback
You clearly state the purpose of your letter and why the reference is important for your future job prospects, which is crucial for task achievement.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • letter of reference
  • employer
  • job search
  • significance
  • credibility
  • achievements
  • contributions
  • teamwork
  • leadership
  • successful projects
  • work ethic
  • skills
  • notable accomplishments
  • qualifications
  • tenure
  • consideration
  • support
  • additional information
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