Use these phrases to complete the sentences: regardless of, in connection with, by way of, contrary to, as per your request. 1) ................ I would like to put forward my personal opinion on the matter. 2) I am writing ............. the article entitled 'Have job fairs become obsolete?', which appeared in Saturday's edition of your newspaper. 3) ............ some people's beliefs, an informational interview – an informal meeting with a professional in order to gather insight on your desired field of work – can in fact help you create valuable opportunities for the future. 4) I firmly believe that communicative and collaborative skills are essential ...... the field. 5) I would like to recount my personal experience............ introduction.

1. By way of introduction, I would like to put forward my personal opinion on the matter.
   («В качестве введения я хотел бы высказать свое личное мнение по этому вопросу.»)

2. I am writing in connection with the article entitled 'Have job fairs become obsolete?', which appeared in Saturday's edition of your newspaper.
   («Я пишу в связи со статьей под названием...»)

3. Contrary to some people's beliefs, an informational interview – an informal meeting with a professional in order to gather insight into your desired field of work – can in fact help you create valuable opportunities for the future.
   («Вопреки мнению некоторых людей...»)

4. I firmly believe that communicative and collaborative skills are essential regardless of the field.
   («Я твердо считаю, что коммуникативные и навыки сотрудничества необходимы независимо от области.»)

5. I would like to recount my personal experience as per your request introduction.
   (Здесь в предложении, скорее всего, есть ошибка. Правильно будет: I would like to recount my personal experience by way of introduction. — «Я хотел бы рассказать о своем личном опыте в качестве вступления.»)

Ответы по порядку:

1. By way of

2. in connection with

3. Contrary to

4. regardless of

5. by way of

Фраза as per your request означает «согласно вашей просьбе» и в этих предложениях логически не подходит. Возможно, в пятом предложении имелось в виду другое задание или пропущена часть текста.