Letter of application for a part time job
This is a model answer written to show what a Band 7 response looks like against the marking criteria. It is a worked example, not a graded submission. To see your own band, paste your writing into the free checker.
The prompt
You have seen an advertisement for a part time job at a local company. Write a letter of application to the company. In your letter:
- explain which job you are applying for and where you saw it
- describe your relevant skills and experience
- say when you would be available to start
Band 7 model answer (168 words)
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to apply for the part time position of café assistant, which I saw advertised in the window of your coffee shop on Bridge Street last week.
I believe I would be well suited to this role. I am currently a full time student, but I have two years of experience working in a busy restaurant at weekends, where I served customers, handled payments and helped train new staff. I am friendly, reliable and able to stay calm when the café is busy, and I am comfortable working as part of a team.
As for availability, I am free to work on weekday evenings and at any time during the weekend, which I understand are your busiest periods. I could begin as soon as the start of next month, and I would be happy to attend an interview whenever it is convenient for you.
I have attached my CV and would welcome the chance to discuss my application in person. Thank you for considering my application.
Yours faithfully,
Daniel Rivera
Why this reaches Band 7
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Task Achievement
All three bullet points are covered clearly: "the part time position of café assistant" and where it was advertised, the relevant skills and experience, and a clear start date. The purpose is stated in the opening line.
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Coherence and Cohesion
The letter moves logically from the application to the candidate's experience to availability, with clear paragraphs and linking such as "As for availability".
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Lexical Resource
Appropriate formal vocabulary like "well suited to this role", "two years of experience working in a busy restaurant at weekends" and "convenient", with no casual phrasing.
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Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Accurate complex sentences and a consistent formal tone, with the correct greeting and sign-off ("Dear Sir or Madam" paired with "Yours faithfully").
The one fix to reach Band 7
Band 6 application letters often stay vague about skills, saying only "I am a hard worker". The key fix is to name specific, relevant experience, such as serving customers and handling payments in a restaurant, and to answer all three bullet points, including a clear start date.
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