How to apply for a job correctly? Covering letter

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1 How to apply for a job correctly? Covering letter

2 Job advertisement published in Berner Zeitung on October 21, 2007: Office allrounder 1. Layout > Sender > Company and address > Place and date > Subject line in bold print > Salutation > Introduction > Main part > Greeting > Enclosures Hauptstrasse Bern Sample letter Spedition AG Bahnhofstr Bern Bern, 21 May 2003 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 Zielsetzung zu entsprechen. Wie aus meinem Lebenslauf hervorgeht, habe ich mir vielseitige berufliche Erfahrung in den verschiedenen Branchen angeeignet. Ich gelte als initiativ, flexibel, kritikfähig und begegne Menschen und anderen Kulturen stets mit Achtung. Meine Zuverlässigkeit, Belastbarkeit, gute Auffassungsgabe und Lernbereitschaft, verbunden mit meinen kommunikativen Fähigkeiten und ausgeprägtem Teamgeist kennzeichnen mich ebenso, wie meine Fähigkeiten, gute Kontakte zu Mitmenschen aufzubauen, um gemeinsam etwas zu bewegen und zu erreichen. Ich freue mich, bei einem Vorstellungstermin Näheres über diese Position zu erfahren um mit Ihnen meine Voraussetzungen dafür zu besprechen. Yours sincerely Enclosed documents: application documentation

3 2. Illustrative sentences 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.

4 > 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 motiv ated 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.

5 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.

6 3. Finished accompanying letter Hauptstrasse Bern Sample letter Spedition AG Bahnhofstr 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 Enclosed documents: application documentation

7 Notes: Further Information

8 Also available: > Covering letter Application by telephone Electronic job application Application documents Job interview