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Cover letter
Wheter you have found an interesting vacancy or you are applying through a network contact or with an open application, in many cases an application/motivation/cover letter is required.
You can find information on how to prepare a cover letter, also for an open application, here:
> Cover letter
Assignment:
- Read the information on the Career Zone about drawing up a cover letter and the information about the vacancy analysis.
- Take a vacancy that you have previously found or look for a vacancy that appeals to you (can also be for an side job, internship, volunteer work, etc.) and study it based on the tips, and highlight or write down the key words that you consider important for this application.
- Writing is a matter of doing. In this exercise we are not aiming for a perfect result, but for the experience.
- Based on the vacancy, the analysis and the tips on the website, draw up a plan for your cover letter. So don't pay too much attention to fluent sentences, but rather get to the essence of what you would actually like to convey, having the reader of the organisation in mind.
- Use the information from your Personal profile and Personal Career profile!
Tips cover letter
Tips
- Make sure your letter fits on one A4.
- Use a clear layout.
- Break it down into paragraphs.
- Be direct and clear.
- Use a businesslike tone.
- Don't be modest, sell yourself.
- Write only positively about yourself.
- Make sure there are no spelling or stylistic mistakes.
- Have someone else proofread your letter.
