Writing
a letter of intent is for many candidates one of the most difficult parts when preparing a
job application. The purpose of this document is to
grab the attention of the hiring manager, introduce the applicant, and inform
the manager of the applicant’s abilities as well as answering several questions.
All this in one page document and without copying what is written in the
resume.
Here is how a young candidate is trying to get the attention of
the employers and find his first job.
Email
content:
Dear
HR at [...],
Hello,
I am […], who have just graduated from […] University of Munich yesterday!! And
here I am to apply for the job: "ENGINEER ".
Maybe there is a gap between your requirement
and my ability, since you are looking for some guy with at least 3 years
professional experience. However I consider myself as faster learner with
positive "Can do" attitude. And also I have almost 2 years experience
in the industry level as a working student. So I think it won't be a problem to
fit into the new environment.
Anyhow, please spend some time to have a look at
my CV and Cover Letter attached in this e-mail, and I really appreciate
for your time and effort!!
Wish you have a nice day and future.
Best Regards,
[…]
Letter of intent
Dear Sir/Madam at […],
Hi, I’m […], who just graduated
from […] university in Munich on Oct 22th this year (2013).
I find myself a competitive
candidate for the position ‘’Engineer” for the following reasons: […]
Last but not least, I
consider myself as a fast learner with energetic “Can do” attitude. Since I
have overcome so many difficulties during my studying and working time, I
believe I can and will survive in the future career. :-p
To sum up, I think myself a
very excellent candidate and have confidence to handle this job perfectly.
Please pay some attention on me and I won’t let you down.
Best Regards,
[…]
Do
you think this candidate will be invited to an interview for the position he
applied for? Do you think this approach will bring any good results at all? How
would you react or respond if you were a recruiter or a hiring manager who
receives such an application?
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