Euroexam C1 Writing Task 1 - Transactional Writing

Practice Task:
You are a student and have applied for work experience in the summer with the firm of
management consultants Bibby and Jenner. You receive the following letter from the senior
consultant, Mr Jenner.
Reply to his letter in about 200 words.

Bibby And Jenner Management Consultants

6624 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60626

You also get an email from your friend who

worked for Bibby and Jenner last year:
From anniebird@hotmail.com

Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your recent letter.

Hear youre applying to Bibby and Jenner. Its good

It does seem that Bibby and Jenner will have a place for
one person wanting an internship/work experience this
summer.

experience but both Bibby and Jenner are dreadful.

Your suitability, or otherwise, for the position will depend on

your answer in a formal letter to the following points.

your willingness to do anything e.g. answering the

The staff are nice, though. When you apply stress

phone, staying late, willingness to do anything. Oh,

the importance of businesses being organised efficiently
your organisational skills and experience
what youve studied so far to make you an appropriate
person
your contribution to this office
how well you think you can work in a team
We are not able to offer any remuneration, nor any help in
finding accommodation in Grenberg. I would like to make
this clear so as to avoid any misunderstanding at a later
date.
If you do not have a reply within seven working days of your
letter, assume your application was unsuccessful.

and dont forget to mention what a team player you

are!!!! They have no idea what teamwork is, but
never mind they want to hear you do ;) !

Good luck!

Speak to you soon,

Yours sincerely,
Mr H. Jenner

Annie

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