Covering letter

How to apply for a job
correctly?
Covering
letter
1.
Layout
>Sender
>Company and address
>Place and date
> Subject line in bold print
>Salutation
>Introduction
> Main part
>Greeting
>Enclosures
Sample letter
Fabienne Muster
Hauptstrasse 9
3000 Bern
Spedition AG
Bahnhofstr. 16
3000 Bern
Bern, 21 May 2003
Job advertisement published in
Berner Zeitung on October 21,
2007: Office allrounder
Dear Sir/Madam
- Introduction, main parts,
strengths
- closing line
Die von Ihnen ausgeschriebene Stelle
hat mich neugierig gemacht. Nach
Einsicht Ihrer informativen Website bin ich sehr motiviert
mich bei Ihnen zu bewerben. Die
Stelle scheint meiner
zukünftigen beruflichen Zielsetzun
g zu entsprechen.
Wie aus meinem Lebenslauf hervorgeh
t, habe ich mir vielseitige berufliche
Erfahrung in den
verschiedenen Branchen angeeigne
t.
Ich gelte als initiativ, flexibel, kritikfähig
und begegne Menschen und anderen
Kulturen stets mit
Achtung.
Meine Zuverlässigkeit, Belastbark
eit, gute Auffassungsgabe und Lernbereit
schaft, verbunden
mit meinen kommunikativen Fähigkeite
n und ausgeprägtem Teamgeis
t kennzeichnen mich
ebenso, wie meine Fähigkeiten,
gute Kontakte zu Mitmenschen
aufzubauen, um gemeinsam
etwas zu bewegen und zu erreichen.
Ich freue mich, bei einem Vorstellun
gstermin Näheres über diese Position
zu erfahren um mit
Ihnen meine Voraussetzungen dafür
zu besprechen.
Yours sincerely
Fabienne Muster
Fabienne Muster
Enclosed documents:
application documentation
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Introduction:
>You are searching for a ...... (job)?
I have the necessary experience.
>Are you looking for additional personnel for
your team? With my abilities, I fully meet your
requirements.
>The advertised position as ...... (job) fascinates
me and match my ideas exactly.
>............ (Job) – a profession that captivates and
motivates me!
>Your job advertisement fascinates me. I have been
looking for exactly this position. It corresponds
with my abilities and interests.
Main part:
>I have already been able to gain experience in
this profession over several years.
>I have already worked as ...... (job) for several years
and have acquired a wealth of specialist knowledge.
>After a family phase, I am once more fully motiv­ated to rejoin the world of work. Even more so
because my children are well cared for.
>In Switzerland, I could already gain valuable
experience in the ...... field as well as in the ......
industry (name applicable sectors).
>I am open to new challenges and possess a keen
perception.
Strengths:
>Among my strengths range versatility, perseverance
and ability to work under pressure.
>I work in an exact and rapid manner. Customers
appreciate my friendly ways.
> I fulfil my work reliably, quickly and tidily.
>My neat appearance as well as my good way of
dealing with people were particularly appreciated
by my previous employers.
Conclusion:
>Have I convinced you? Then I am looking forward
to a one-to-one appointment.
>This letter can only give you an insufficient view
of my abilities. I will gladly tell you more during
a one-to-one appointment.
>Are you interested? So am I, and I am looking
forward to meet you in person.
>Of course I am prepared to visit you for a trial day.
We can then discuss further details at a one-to-one
appointment.
3. d
Finishaenying
accomleptter
Fabienne Muster
Hauptstrasse 9
3000 Bern
Sample letter
Spedition AG
Bahnhofstr. 16
3000 Bern
Bern, 21 May 2003
Job advertisement published in Berner Zeitung on October 21,
2007: Office allrounder
Dear Sir/Madam
With reference to today’s telephone call, I would like to apply for the
post of Logistics Manager.
The details I received over the telephone interest me a lot. As a trained
saleswoman I am sure
I can live up to this task/will match your expectations.
Your company is known to me for its soundness and its products
stand out for their quality.
I therefore would be proud to rank among your staff. I like to be
with people, prefer to work in
a team and enjoy the challenge and motivation of tackling new tasks.
I am looking forward to meeting you in person for a personal interview.
Yours sincerely
Fabienne Muster
Fabienne Muster
Enclosed documents:
application documentation
Notes:
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