Empty phrases in applications annoy every HR manager and can become a real career killer.
Which common phrases you should quickly ban from the cover letter.
"I hereby apply as ..." Have you ever caught yourself using
the same standard
phrases for
applications
?
Then you should rethink very quickly.
On the one hand, HR managers have read these formulations a thousand times, on the other hand, standard sentences do not speak for your creativity.
It is possible that the first sentence in the application will cost you the job before you can prove yourself as a candidate.
You should therefore delete certain formulations from the cover letter * immediately.
Empty phrases that you should definitely avoid in your application letter
"Dear Sir or Madam, ...":
Anyone who does not even manage to find the right contact person for the application should collect minus points from the HR manager.
If necessary, pick up the phone and inquire about the specified extension.
"I am hereby applying for the advertised position as ...":
Anyone who starts their cover letter with this hollow phrase can put their dream job off immediately.
It is actually clear that you want to apply with an application.
Instead, start with a little anecdote and pique your curiosity!
"I read your job advertisement from .. with great interest":
You are welcome to refer to the job advertisement, but only if certain skills are required - and you can provide examples of this.
However, this phrase is completely unsuitable as an introduction (see previous point).
“I have extensive experience in the area of xy”:
Instead of making mere claims, you should rather demonstrate your experience on the basis of concrete projects.
"I would be very happy to hear from you soon":
Emphasize in the
In the last paragraph of the letter, the most important things are repeated, but without falling into the subjunctive.
Formulations like “would, would have, could” weaken the statement.
Instead, close the cover letter with a so-called "call-to-action", for example: "I would be happy to convince you of my abilities in a personal interview."
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Application 2021: You will soon no longer need to present two popular documents when looking for a job.
Don't just assert skills - prove them!
So that the application does not turn into a mere phrase game, the
old application
rule
"Show, don't tell" is
required: Instead of just claiming that you have certain experience or soft skills, you should prove this with concrete projects.
Instead of “I am a team player” it is better: “The xy project showed me how important it is to discuss things with colleagues and complement one another in one's work.
We were able to master the complex project together within a very short time.
That was only possible because we had
coordinated
our work steps perfectly. ”
(As) * Merkur.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA
.
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Ten things that instantly disqualify you in a job interview
Ten things that instantly disqualify you in a job interview