application tips

Mentioned in the letter of application or cover letter, convince potential employers of your qualifications, experience and motivation. Emphasize how the company can benefit from you and what skills you can bring to the job. 

the essentials in brief

Short and on point

The letter should not be longer than one page. Limit yourself to those experiences that are relevant to the job.

Individually

Do not use standard letters. The letter should refer to a specific job advertisement.

Self-assured

Convince with your knowledge and experience and emphasize your contribution to the company's success.

A clear structure is the be-all and end-all

letterhead

Full contact details including name, home address, phone number and sender email address should be on the letterhead. In addition, the full company name and address and, if possible, a specific contact person will always be given. If there is no direct contact person, this can be the HR department, the head of department or, in the case of smaller companies, the managing director. The place of residence and the date of dispatch must also be stated.

Regarding

The subject of the letter of application should contain the word "application" together with the specific position and possibly refer to a job advertisement, a trade fair or an interview. A little tip: The word “subject” is not necessary.

salutation

A personal address to a specific contact person is more suitable in a cover letter than a general "Dear Sir or Madam".

Introduction – why am I sending my application to this company?

The introduction to the cover letter should arouse interest, be short and concise and encourage further reading. Why are you applying for this position, what particularly appealed to you, why are you interested in the company and what makes it special in your opinion?

Main part of the letter of application – skills and experience

Here you can stand out from other applicants and show that you are the ideal candidate for the job with your skills and experience. It is important to establish a connection between your professional experience and the needs of the company and the advertised position. Show why your experience is valuable to the client.

Motivation – what can we achieve together

In this part of the cover letter you express the advantages of your personality and your motivation for the job. Here you explain how you want to contribute your experiences from your CV to the company.

Diploma

At the end of the cover letter, emphasize that you are available for further information or an interview and that you look forward to hearing from the potential client. Do not end with conjunctions, but with a call-to-action: «I would be happy to meet you for a personal conversation»

Greeting, signature and enclosures

You can end the cover letter with the classic letter “Best regards”. A handwritten signature is no longer necessary today, put your name under the greeting, that's enough. Below this is the specification of attachments such as a CV, job references, qualifications and work samples. Your accompanying letter for the application is now ready.

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