Practice Test 6

Passage 1:

12 April 2007
Employment Officer
Porter Investments
67 Waltham Ave, Boston, MA

Dear Mr. Wright,

I was extremely interested in your recent advertisement for an Assistant Accountant, which appeared in the March issue of Financial Times. I am confident that my educational background and work experience make me the ideal candidate for this position.

I graduated last year with high honors from Georgetown University, where I double majored in accounting and economics. My thesis, “The Economics of Investing”, received the highest grade in my class. While at University, I was also president of the Finance Club, and the Treasurer of the Student Council. In my junior year, I was responsible for organizing a fundraising event that collected 50 thousand dollars for the new gymnasium on campus.

Last summer, I was accepted for an internship position with Harvey Investments, a famous New York investment firm. During my two months at Harvey Investments, I managed over 20 corporate accounts and was responsible for approximately 1 million dollars in investment.

I have enclosed a detailed resume, along with two letters of recommendation, and my University transcript. I hope you will find my personality and work experience a good match for this position. Please feel free to contact me at 896 326 5478, if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
Richard Bolt
 

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Passage 2:

12 Frosty Rd
Boston, MA

Dear Mr. Bolt

I am sorry to inform you that the position you applied for has been filled. I want you to know, however, that I thought your resume and cover letter were extremely interesting. I think you would be excellent addition to our team here at Porter Investments. If you would like to pursue other employment opportunities with our company, please contact Martin Plaster, the Director of Finances. He might be able to tell you about some other positions that will be available in the future. He can be reached at 895 654 2315. Thank you for your interest in our company.

Sincerely,
Paul Wright