How do I write a good cover letter?

Generally, the cover letter is the first chance the HR department has to get to know you. Therefore, it is also very important to distinguish yourself from the masses and to score points at this early stage with your cover letter. Here you will learn how to write a good cover letter.
 

Cover letters are standardised documents that must adhere to certain requirements. The most important requirements are perfect spelling and grammar. In principle, this goes without saying. However, applicants who write a lot of cover letters have shown again and again that over time mistakes and carelessness creep in. The message to the HR managers is therefore clear: those who are sloppy in their application will also not employ the necessary care on the job. This is precisely why you should meticulously go over your cover letter again once you have finished it to check for mistakes.

A good cover letter not only allows you to express your desire to get the job, but also why exactly you are the best for the job. You need to convince the HR managers that you and only you are the right person for the job. Thus, a successful cover letter specifically includes substantial facts that demonstrate your competence and illustrates your suitability for the job to the reader. This includes previous professional experience, practical knowledge that you have gained independently, and personal interests. The most important thing is that your previous experiences and abilities are suitable for the job for which you are applying. If you are applying for a job as a mechanic, it makes little sense to mention that you conduct the community choir in your free time. It would be much more interesting for the HR managers to learn that you enjoy tuning cars in your free time and regularly attend car exhibitions.

Countless cover letters pass through the hands of HR managers on a daily basis, and said managers have a good feel for whether or not the applicant has given serious thought to the job. A good cover letter distinguishes itself by being precisely tailored to the relevant job. Good examples of sentences include "I am applying for this position because I have always been interested in..." or "The job interests me because it fits well with my previous field of work and I can make optimal use of my abilities." In contrast, boring, commonplace cover letters authored en masse rather than with class will get you nowhere fast. Especially when the application process drags on, many people looking for work have a tendency to send a standard application to which only slight changes are made or details added. Avoid this mistake at all costs! It is better to take a little more time for each cover letter and to ensure that it is tailored as much as possible to the job in question. A recruitment consultant can give you the decisive advantage you need over other applicants. Said consultants can provide you with the support you need to write an optimal cover letter. Often you can also ask the recruitment consultants for valuable insider knowledge about the relevant job.