How is a cover letter structured?
Introduction:
If possible, address to a direct contact person. An individual introduction should make the reader curious about you and arouse interest. For example, start with your motivation for the job/company or with your profile.
Main part:
Present why you are the most suitable candidate. Show your professional knowledge and personal skills as a potential employee (What can you do? What do you bring to the job?). Provide evidence of your skills with examples from your practical experience.
The main part should result in the reader wanting to get to know you better in a conversation.
Conclusion:
Contains organizational things such as the possible starting date, period of the internship and, if requested, the salary requirement. The note that you are looking forward to an interview belongs at the end as well as the classic greeting "Sincerely" and the signature with first and last name.
The recommended scan resolution for digital application is about 300 dpi.
What should be considered in a speculative application?
Introduction:
The speculative application should be addressed to a specific addressee. Therefore, it is important to find out the name of the recipient - preferably by telephone.
During the conversation, you can gather important information that will help you write the cover letter.
In the subject line of the cover letter, you must make it clear that this is a speculative application and indicate the (specialist) area in which you are interested.
Body of the letter:
The main part should answer the following questions:
- Why are you interested in this company in particular?
- Why are you applying?
- Why are you interested in a position in area X right now?
- What qualifications and experience do you bring to the table?
- What personal skills make you stand out?
- What benefit does the company have in hiring you?
