Answer Key
Job letters – Practice 1
Fill in the missing words and expressions. The first letter prompt will help you fill in the right word or expression.
Dear Mr. Taggert,
I am [writing] to you in [response] to your advertisement for a Legal Assistant specializing in Port Regulatory Law, which appeared in the Seattle Times on Sunday, June 15. As you can see from my [enclosed] resume, my experience and [qualifications]match this position's requirements.
I especially would like to [point] out that I graduated Cum Laude from The University of Tacoma and was hired directly upon graduation [due] to my expertise in port authority regulations.
During the four years that I worked for Shoreman and Co., I further deepened my [knowledge] of the fast changing regulatory laws in our state. My [employer] also thought highly enough of my [abilities] to promote me to head legal researcher after my first year of employment.
I look forward to an [opportunity] to personally discuss the position with you. I will call you within the next five days to arrange an interview.
Sincerely,
Robert Jeeves
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