APIEWriting: Part-Time Job Enquiry Email
Work & careers
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Writing Task: Job Enquiry Email
Situation: You saw an advert for a part-time job at a bookshop. Write an email of 100–120 words to the manager.
You should include:
- Say who you are and why you are writing.
- Say what experience or skills you have.
- Ask two questions (working hours, pay, or start date).
Useful Phrases
A clear email gets a clear answer.
APIE · AI doodleEmail Draft Submission
Write an email (100–120 words) to the bookshop manager in the box below. Use polite language; practise the present perfect for experience when it fits. Other tenses are still correct if they fit what you want to say.
____ (Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to enquire about...)Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to ask about the part-time job advertised in your bookshop window. My name is Alex Green, and I am a university student who enjoys reading.
I have worked in a local café for six months, where I have learned to serve customers politely and organise busy tasks. I am friendly, reliable and happy to work at weekends. I also know how to use a computer for office work.
Could you tell me what the weekly working hours are? I would also like to know when the job starts.
Thank you for considering my enquiry. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours faithfully, Alex Green
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| I am writing to ask about | says why you are writing |
| part-time job | a job with a few hours each week |
| university student | a person who studies at a university |
| serve customers politely | helping customers in a polite way |
| reliable | a person you can trust |
| weekly working hours | the hours you work each week |
| I look forward to hearing from you | says you hope for an answer |
| Yours faithfully | a polite way to end the email |
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