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Band 8.5

You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference. Write a letter to your teacher. In your letter: -why you are writing to him/ her - explain the job - why you are competent for this job

Dear Mrs Bank, I hope
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 finds you well. I am writing to reach out for help from you regarding a reference
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, which is part of a job application. I think you are the most suitable professor to write
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 for me. First of all, you were the supervisor of my final project, which helped me to graduate with strong academic results.
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, we worked together on the impact fund program for four years.
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, I believe that you know my skills and characteristics quite well. I am applying for a position as an analyst at AL Investment Company.
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 is a challenging role which requires not only a wide range of investment knowledge but
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 excellent communication skills. I believe that I have the experience and qualifications needed to succeed in
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 role, as I have been working in the financial industry for 3 years, which has made me familiar with investment products and regulations.
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, my current job involves client-based tasks, which help me develop my interpersonal skills. If you would like to discuss the reference
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further
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, please feel free to contact me. I am looking forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Nina Guan

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Say more about the job. Add one or two clear duty points.
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Make your purpose more direct in the first part.
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Use a linking phrase like 'Also' or 'In addition' to join ideas more smoothly.
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The last part is polite, but you can ask for the letter more clearly.
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You answer all three points in the task.
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The tone is polite and right for a letter to a teacher.
coherence and cohesion
The letter has a clear start, middle, and end.
coherence and cohesion
Each paragraph has one main idea, so it is easy to follow.
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