Do you want a new job? Then do not start the application with this sentence

If you are applying for a new job, you should avoid using empty phrases in your cover letter.

According to experts, this is also important when applying.

Are you

interested in a

new job

and would you like to

convey

that in your

application *

?

Then you should

n't be afraid of

the

introductory

sentence in your

cover letter

- instead, according to career experts, the cleverest thing to do is:

"I am applying as ..."

Stop!

According to the

Karrierebibel.de

portal

, this entry is anything but suitable - “a terrible sentence”, writes the portal, and a “typical phrase” (which probably every HR manager has read countless times).

The experts reveal tricks and formulations that will help you get started with the application:

Basic rules for introductory sentences in the application:

• Tip number one:

  "

  Stay

  away from

  empty

  phrases!", So the experts at

  Karrierbibel.de.

  Formulations like "I am applying as ..." or "with great pleasure ..." are taboo.

• Tip number two:

  Formulate a single introductory sentence and use it for all future cover letters?

  “A knockout criterion!” Say the experts.

  You urgently advise you to address each application individually.

• Tip number three

  : “Start boldly!” It says in the article.

  That is better than a “uniform mash” that many other candidates may still deliver.

• Tip number four

  : Be specific with your cover letter.

  The advice of the experts: "Do not artificially prolong the introduction, but get to the heart of your motivation or suitability for the position with short, concise statements."

You can also read:

Application: Three typical interview questions - and the appropriate answers

What exactly do the

introductory sentences

in your

cover letter

look like?

Here are a few suggestions.

Which formulation you choose for yourself in the end is of course up to you.

Because as I said, the entry should be as individual as possible and fit exactly to the job profile and the respective situation.

Important: Show your joy and interest!

• “I am very happy to apply for this position.

  I particularly like the job description ... "

• “Your job advertisement spoke to me immediately.

  Because what I love about your company is that ... "

• “When I read your job advertisement, I immediately noticed: That fits.

  Then..."

Perhaps you have

already contacted the HR department or another contact person in the company by telephone

before you

submitted

your written

application

- you can refer to this in your cover letter.

In

any case,

bring your

message

briefly and concisely to the point.

And above all: show your enthusiasm for the new job - and that you are looking forward to it, according to the advice of career experts.

Also read:

According to HR professionals, these are the seven most common mistakes when applying.

Tip: Show that you are looking forward to the new position

The great art consists - as the portal

Businessinsider.de

aptly describes it - in "infecting HR managers with your enthusiasm within a very short time and thus attracting attention." As an applicant, you should therefore ask yourself why you should come to this of all places I want to advertise my company.

For further reading

: How do I write a really good application?

Important when addressing: Show interest in the other person

The portal has another tip: “Similar to a first meeting, it also makes

a better impression

in the

cover letter

to first show

interest in the other

person than if you only talk about yourself.

Talk about the company you're applying to and why you would love to work there. "

With every application you should also always be aware that the first impression counts.

So it is definitely worth investing all your time and effort in your cover letter and CV.

The best thing to do is to let someone read your application again before submitting it - because you should avoid even the smallest mistake.

Read here

: CV: HR professionals only skim 7 pieces of information - they are crucial

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