Application letter

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 2

Workshop

How to write an application letter

What is the Dutch translation of an application letter?

1. een motivatiebrief
2. een sollicitatiebrief
3. een resume
4. een nieuwsbrief

True or false:
An application letter is all you need to apply for a job

True of false:
In your application letter you only write about your motivation

What do you already know about an application letter?

Some facts

An application letter is also called a motivation letter or a cover letter

Some facts

Your letter adds information to your CV and gives the reader an image of what kind of person you are.

Some facts

The letter mostly has 4 sections:

1. your interest in the position
2. your motivation 
3. your suitability
4. your conclusion

Example letters

Read the Application letter no. 1 

 Copy at least 3 sentences that you can use for your own application letter

Example letters

Read the Application letter no. 2

 Copy at least 3 sentences that you can use for your own application letter

If you start with "Dear Sir or Madam, you end your letter with:

1. Kind regards,
2. Regards,
3. Yours sincerely,
4. Your faithfully,

If you start your letter with "Dear Mr Bond" you end your letter with:

1. Yours faithfully,
2. Kind regards,
3. Yours sincerely
4. Yours sincerely,

Assignment

Write your own English application letter. 

Choose and internship with a company at stagemarkt.nl 

Send your letter to [e-mail] for feedback

You have learned:

What the purpose is of an application letter

What the lay out of an application letter looks like

Useful phrases you can use