FORMAL LETTER

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Dear Sir or Madame / To the manager

I am writing to enquire whether there is any possibility of finding a temporary job at
your company this summer.
I am a student of journalism and English, near the end of the third year of a four-year
course at City College in Madrid. I would like to spend some time during the college
vacation gaining experience of working with your team. Although I have a very good
knowledge of spoken and written English, I would welcome the opportunity to improve my
language skills further by working in an English-speaking environment.
I have a particular interest in International News. If there is a position in the International
News Department, I am sure I could be a good addition to the company as well as
develop my own knowledge about the area. I also have an understanding in information
technology, and I have managed social media for the campus at my college. My skills in
this area might be useful to you.
I realised there must be a great demand for temporary positions of this kind. However, if
you feel there is a chance of arranging work for me, I would be pleased to provide further
details about myself. In the meantime, I enclose a copy of my CV. Thank you for your
attention, and I look forward to receiving your response.
Yours faithfully