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Writing Samples
Band 6

A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in your local newspaper. Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter: explain what you are currently doing and describe your suitability for this area of work say when you can attend an interview

Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing
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 to you to express my keen interest in the waiter position
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 that was published in the city newspaper
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 week. I am Jack Smith and have a great educational and professional background in Hospitality and the serving field. I got my degree in hospitality management from Vancouver Community College.
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, have
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6 years of experience.
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, currently working at White Spot restaurant in the same position , but I have not seen any career advancement here. In your company salary package is better than my present job.
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, I possess required certifications like Serving it right and Food safety
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 I have
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 developed and mastered communication, customer handling,
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 skills throughout my journey. I will come for the interview at any suitable time for you, but I prefer to give the interview
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 upcoming weekend. Hoping to hear back from you! Thank you for your time and consideration Yours sincerely, Jack Smith

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structure
Fix the grammar and tiny errors. Use one idea per paragraph to be clear.
content
Be clear on why you fit the job. Keep to the facts about work and certs. Do not add talk about pay unless asked.
tone
Use simple words and a calm tone. Make a short, neat letter.
content
You show you want the job.
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You tell of past work and the needed certs for this role.
timing
You give a time you can have the interview.
Structure your letter

A letter needs to be written using a proper format, including the following:

  • A greeting (Dear sir/madam, Dear John, Dear Mr. Smith)
  • The main body (consisting of paragraphs for each part of the letter)
  • A closing (Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully, Best wishes, Kind regards, Love)

When writing a letter as part of the IELTS General Training Writing Task 1, it is important to include the bullet points presented to you in the question.

All three bullet points need to be presented. And remember that some bullet points contain more than one element. So, make sure to watch for ‘and’ and plurals.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • applying
  • suitable
  • hospitality
  • customer service
  • experience
  • enthusiasm
  • availability
  • communication skills
  • attention to detail
  • teamwork
  • food safety
  • certification
  • interview
  • flexibility
  • ambiance
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