How to write a motivated application

The very first thing to do when writing an application is to read the job posting closely and research the company. When you are ready to write the application, it is a good idea to divide your application into five parts:

1: Heading
You can get the readers attention with a relevant and targeted heading. The heading can state something about what especially qualifies you for the job, or what you can contribute to the company.

2: Motivation
Look inward. What drives and motivates you? You can motivate your application at three levels:
1) The tasks
2) The role
3) The company/industry.
You may choose to be in-depth at one level or all three of them. It is important to state the reasons why you think that the assignments or the company are interesting. You might give concrete examples . It does not suffice to write: "I think that it would be interesting to work in purchasing." Explain why you find it interesting.

3: Your skills
Focus on your skills: What are you particularly good at? How do you solve the challenges you encounter? How do you get new ideas? Your skills provide the employer with an impression of which assignments you will be good at. Many are afraid of seeming to be bragging in their applications, but it is not bragging to write what you are good at and what you can contribute. It is just what you need to do to show the employer in your job application what you have to offer. And then it is up to the employer to assess if you have the required skills.

4: You as a colleague
You must state your characteristics in relation to others. How will you contribute to good cooperation? How would you describe good cooperation? What will former colleagues and fellow students say about your cooperation?

5: Ending
Write a good ending that makes the employer eager to meet you. You may for instance write that you look forward to elaborating on what you have to offer as a colleague.