I would like to write a letter of motivation for an internship abroad. Since English is not my mother tongue, I would be very pleased, if somebody could correct it. The letter of motivation is not intended for a particular company.
Best regards
Letter of Motivation
Dear Sir or Madam
I am a 3th year psychological student at the university of Zurich. In June 2009, I am going to finish my bachelor degree. For afterwards, I am looking for an interesting and challenging internship, because I would like to gain more work experience and apply the skills I gained in university. In my major I acquired basic psychological knowledge as well as statistical and methodological skills. Additionally, I have funded business economics knowledge since I studied it as a minor.
An internship abroad is especially interesting, because it would gave me the opportunity to broaden my horizon and to practice my language skills. Three years ago, I was in a language school in New Zealand for nine months where I acquired very good English skills. At the end of this stay I passed the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English. Beside that, I had there the opportunity to gain cross-cultural competence in a multicultural environment. I am convinced, that these are excellent prerequisites for an internship abroad.
In an internship and various student jobs I could already gain some work experience and at university I learned to be organized, self-disciplined and to work together with other students in teams. My style of work is conscientious, goal-oriented, responsible and I am able to motivate myself.
I am keen to be challenged and to learn new things and I am open-minded for new impressions and new people.
Thank you for considering this application.
Yours faithfully
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Hi, Here's my overall reaction. That's exactly how your letter sounds, and exactly what is wrong with it. If I'm the manager or director who opens and reads this, here's what I think.
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You say that The letter of motivation is not intended for a particular company.That's exactly how your letter sounds, and exactly what is wrong with it.
If I'm the manager or director who opens and reads this, here's what I think.
"Gee, this guy has probably sent this same letter to 100 different companies or institutions. He hasn'