Expert tips

Ob eine Bewerbung das Interesse von Personalvermittlern weckt oder von Anfang an keine Chance hat, hängt entscheidend davon ab, welche Angaben das Bewerbungschreiben enthält. Experten sagen, was für sie wichtig ist.

How do you get recruiters to notice your letter of application? Our experts have the best tips.

I’ll think “wow” if your letter…

Ashby: Actually, I rarely read the letters. Most applications that I receive are electronic, and I always read the résumé first.

Lambert: …shows you took the time to read the job description. Target your response by giving specific examples of how you meet all the requirements listed.

Marriott: …is short and to the point. Business people don’t have time to read four sheets of A4 paper. They want it like a newspaper article: everything’s in the first paragraph, and then they can choose to continue reading if they want.

Roestorff: …is in line with the job you are looking for. Keep it crisp and to the point.