http://www.englishforums.com/search/pro.htm?q=tag%3aHow+to+write+a+letter+tag%3aTranslationSearch results for 'tag:How to write a letter tag:Translation' matching tags 'How to write a letter' and 'Translation'en-USCSMOD (Build: 3273.32735)http://www.englishforums.com/English/WriteLetterMotivationCoverLetter/brzvj/post.htmWed, 30 Mar 2005 07:33:10 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:85043ilyasnHow to write a letter of motivation you can also write a cover letter for employment Make sure to include relevant details of job post that you are applying for Letter of motivation seems to be a literal translation of the French lettre de motivation In the English speaking world the document is called a cover letter Remember that it is a letter so the layout must be correct Here are some tips to keep in mind when writing a cover letter A letter of motivation or cover letter CL is your opportunity to sell yourself i e convince the institution or company that they need to have you Do not be modest when applying for a job explain clearly why you think you are suited for the position The goal of a CL is to provide a picture of your background and goals that will persuade the admission committee to accept you Recruiters expect you to show that what you have matches what they want Remember this is a question of interpretation and the secret of writing a good CL lies in using your qualifications and experience to show that you are the best person for the position This means of course that you need to modify your CL for each position you are applying for The same goes for your CV of course Beyond the particular skills required by each program a CL should show you to be a clear headed person capable of thinking clearly and a motivated active learner Write in a clear and logical manner remember the way you write and present yourself says a lot about you Before writing the first draft take some time to think about yourself your goals and your skills Think about your background what and where you have studied and how all that makes you suitable for the program position Put this in to the first part of the CL Continue in the second section with your professional goals explaining the connection between them and your studies Present your long term plans and say how the program you are applying for will help you achieve those goals Make clear why your background makes you suitable for the program and how the program will help you achieve your long term goals In this section also explain why precisely that university etc is your choice the courses faculty research interests are possible reasons In conclusion state how you can contribute to the program You need to take time Expect to revise your letter up to 10 times no exaggeration before you come up with a good CL One strategy is let it rest after you have written a new draft for a few days and read it again in order to get a more objective view And have it checked by as many other people as possible To do this of course means you must start the process early And don t just copy what you have said in the other documents that you submit but try to add to them Answer the essay statement question if you have one it usually will be something like Why are you the right person for this program