TOEIC 閱讀 Part 7 — 題目

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Subject: Application for Marketing Manager Position - Anya Sharma

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to express my keen interest in the Marketing Manager position advertised on LinkedIn. With over eight years of experience in digital marketing strategy and campaign management, I am confident that my skills align well with the requirements outlined in the job description.

My background includes developing and executing successful marketing plans, leading cross-functional teams, and managing significant budgets. I have a proven track record of driving brand awareness and increasing market share. I am particularly drawn to [Company Name]'s innovative approach to [Industry].

I have attached my resume for your review and welcome the opportunity to discuss how my expertise can benefit your organization. I am also prepared to provide references and discuss my salary expectations.

Regarding relocation, I understand the position is based in our London office. I am open to relocating and would appreciate any information regarding relocation assistance or temporary housing options your company might offer, especially concerning any travel insurance policy coverage during the interim period.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Anya Sharma
[Anya's Contact Information]

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Subject: Re: Application for Marketing Manager Position - Anya Sharma

Dear Ms. Sharma,

Thank you for your interest in the Marketing Manager position at [Company Name] and for submitting your application. Your qualifications appear quite impressive.

We are currently reviewing all applications and expect to finalize our candidate short-list within the next two weeks. Those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by our HR department to schedule a meeting. We appreciate your understanding as we undertake this thorough process.

Regarding your inquiry about relocation, while we do not offer a standard relocation package, we do provide a one-time lump sum allowance to assist with moving expenses. Information on this allowance, including details on how it might relate to temporary accommodation and our company's comprehensive travel insurance policy for employees on assignment, will be provided to candidates who advance to the final interview stage.

We will be in touch soon.

Best regards,
[Hiring Manager Name]
[Hiring Manager Title]
[Company Name]

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題目

When can candidates expect to hear back about an interview?

選項

  1. A. Within the next two weeks. ✓
  2. B. After they have relocated to London.
  3. C. Upon submitting their application.
  4. D. When the hiring manager has reviewed all references.

正確答案

A. Within the next two weeks.

解析

📖 文章翻譯 — 主旨：行銷經理職位申請 - Anya Sharma

敬啟者：

我寫此信表達我對 LinkedIn 上刊登的行銷經理一職的濃厚興趣。憑藉在數位行銷策略與活動管理方面超過八年的經驗，我相信我的技能與職位描述中概述的要求非常契合。我的背景包括制定並執行成功的行銷計畫、領導跨職能團隊以及管理可觀的預算。我擁有提升品牌知名度和增加市場佔有率的實證紀錄。

選項：["在接下來的兩週內。","在他們搬到倫敦之後。","提交申請後。","當招聘經理審閱完所有推薦人之後。"]
📝 答案解析 — 正確答案是「在接下來的兩週內」。這封申請信的內容主要圍繞在申請人 Anya Sharma 的資歷和經驗，並未直接提及招聘流程的時間表。然而，這是求職信的常見後續步驟，代表申請人希望儘快得到回覆。在多數標準的招聘流程中，兩週內收到面試通知是合理的預期。
💡 應試技巧 — 在 Part 7 的信件或備忘錄類型的題目中，若題目詢問「預期」或「可能」發生之事，且文章本身未明確說明，則應選擇最符合一般常識或職場慣例的選項。
📊 錯誤選項分析 —
X) 在他們搬到倫敦之後 — 文章並未提及搬遷至倫敦的事宜，此為無關資訊。
X) 提交申請後 — 雖然是申請後，但「提交申請後」是一個非常籠統的時間點，並未說明具體預期。
X) 當招聘經理審閱完所有推薦人之後 — 審閱推薦人通常發生在面試流程的較後期，不等同於第一次面試邀約的預期時間。

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