As your cover letter should be consistent throughout, it makes sense to match the salutation to the form of address. Nothing is worse than starting off very formally with ‘Dear Ms Maier’ and then ending with ‘Kind regards’. The style should therefore remain consistent throughout.
Your interests reveal who you are and whether you might be a good fit for the team. Alongside your photo, they really bring your personality to the fore. They also reveal a lot about your skills.
Using a cover sheet is always optional. When applying by email, it is a good idea to use a cover sheet, as this is the best way to showcase your application photo. When filling in application forms, you can usually do without a cover sheet.
Your cover letter adds a personal touch to your application. In terms of content, the aim is to explain to the recruiter, briefly and concisely, why you, in particular, are suitable for the advertised role. The best way to do this is to describe the qualifications and skills you possess and how they match the job requirements. You should also explain why you have chosen to send your application to this particular company.
Recruiters want application documents that are tailored to the vacant role and the company. However, with so many applications coming in, this is hardly possible anymore.
Sending out four or five really good applications each week makes far more sense than sending a standard letter to as many companies as possible.
If IT skills are explicitly required in the job advertisement, you should definitely mention them – provided, of course, that you possess them. Even if IT skills are not mentioned, it doesn’t do any harm to list a few. However, don’t just pick any skills at random; instead, mention those that could be useful for the role.
You are free to decide what information to include and where to place it. However, your application as a whole should follow a consistent layout, using the same font and font size throughout. Avoid including the company logo and letterhead on the cover page, as only the company itself is permitted to use its corporate design.
Your CV demonstrates that you are qualified for the role in question. This means you need to consider which roles you have held where you carried out tasks that are also relevant to your next job. You should describe these in such a way that every reader can immediately see what you bring to the role.
You should always mention your Matura or the school where you took your Matura. Some employers are interested in whether you attended a grammar school or a vocational secondary school.
Under no circumstances should you use a smaller font size, as this reduces readability. You can omit less relevant work experience, jobs from a long time ago, and educational history. The ‘Interests & Hobbies’ section can also be shortened or omitted entirely.
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