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• To step
• Method 1 of 5: For a job
• Method 2 of 5: For a promotion
• Method 3 of 5: For a house
• Method 4 of 5: For training
• Method 5 of 5: For a grant
• Tips

A cover letter can be written for a variety of purposes, but the overall purpose of these types of letters is to help you interest in a particular case. This can range from a position in a company to the home you want to buy. Regardless of the situation, a motivation letter is a very good way to show that you are the right person for what you want, and that you are willing and able to demonstrate this in practice.

To step

Method 1 of 5: For a job

1. Think about the skills you have that you can use in this new job. Some of these should already be on your resume, but in a cover letter you want to emphasize all of your skills that might be useful for this job.
2. Immediately explain your intention at the beginning of the letter. Tell your reader how you heard about the vacancy and emphasize that you would like to fill it. Keep it short, but sweet - the reader may have already read plenty of cover letters that day, and you don't want to bore him / her with long, detailed stories.
3. Explain your work experience. Share your work experience relevant to this new job. If you don't have relevant work experience, emphasize personal traits that make you a good employee (for example: go-getter, cooperative, energetic)
4. End your letter with a thank you and a heartfelt goodbye. Also include your contact details, so that your potential future employer can contact you in the way he / she wants.

Method 2 of 5: For a promotion

1. As with the letter for a job, start by thinking about your skills. In this case, your boss should already know your work experience, but use this moment to refresh your supervisor's memory of relevant past work experience, as well as skills acquired in your current job.
2. Start with the interest you have in this new position. If there is something specific that makes you stand out in particular, now is the time to mention it.
3. Now outline your work experience and skills. In particular, use this part of your letter to measure your time in your current job again and to remind your supervisor of your recent achievements.
4. End the letter emphasizing your dedication to your work and your boss, and thank them for his / her time and attention.

Method 3 of 5: For a house

1. Make your interest in buying, borrowing, or leasing the house clear. Briefly share how you heard about the house and then make an offer. If you don't know exactly how much you want to spend on the house yet, indicate a scale. If you're willing to spend any amount, just ask how much the seller wants for it.
2. Suggest an initial deposit amount and the method of payment. You may also want to ask if you can still inspect the house, especially if you have only seen it once or twice or if you suspect that repairs still need to be done.
3. If you have other houses in mind at the same time, conclude the letter by clarifying that no rights can be derived from this letter. Keep a copy of the letter yourself, in case you need to provide proof later.

Method 4 of 5: For training

1. Investigate first. Visit the official website of the training, view the courses on offer, and talk to people who have attended this training institute. If you already know everything about this school and the specific department that interests you, go to the next step.
2. Begin the letter with your interest in the overall mission of the school. Take this as a starting point from which you discuss more specific characteristics of the school (this is where your preliminary research comes in handy).
3. Let this pass into why you as a person are a good fit for this school. Now is the time to showcase your prior education and any other achievements and highlights of your previous learning path. If you have followed extra curricular programs, please also mention them in this part of the letter.
4. Close off strongly. Reaffirm your interest in this school and training, and, if this is a truly formal letter, thank the reader for his / her time and attention.

Method 5 of 5: For a grant

1. Check that you are familiar with the guidelines and rules for applying for this scholarship. This scholarship may only be available to a specific type of candidates or organizations, or the application may need to be made in a specific format. In any case, you would do well to read the rules in their entirety before starting the letter.
2. Introduce your proposal with a brief description of how to how you plan to use the grant. The more specifically you can set out these plans, the better. After this, introduce yourself / your organization and what your / your short and long term goals are, and link this to the goal or project for which you are applying for the grant.
3. Summarize your application and make closing comments. Sign the letter with a sincere closing and your name, including your contact details. If relevant, also include the names and contact details of other representatives of your organization.

Tips

• Don't forget to follow up on your letter! If it's been a while since you sent the letter and you still haven't received a response, send a short reminder to let them know you're still interested and wait for their response.
• Don't forget to start your cover letter with the place and date, and "Dear ..."
• Make sure your tone is both enthusiastic and professional. It is called a motivation letter, but excessive enthusiasm can appear to the reader as exaggerated.
• Whatever type of letter you write, send it in ahead of the deadline - sometimes your luck depends on the timing.