Motivation Letter - Samples and Format

Learn to write a motivation letter.

The motivation letter is not only the indispensable document for any job search (when “motivating” a company to hire us), but it is also recommended for:

Enroll in some schools or university studies.
Get access to some formations.
Support a recommendation from another person, etc.

For spontaneous applications, the motivation letter can be sent alone to convince the interlocutor that an interview is needed.

Parts of Motivation Letter:

The crucial points of the general presentation of your motivation letter should follow the following rules:

Indispensable :

Your personal information.
A specific recipient.
On a white non-squared sheet.
A pleasant and respectful tone.
Date and signature.
Impeccable spelling and grammar.
Air the presentation (spaces between paragraphs, margins, etc.).

Avoid :

Write motivation letters of more than one page (do not bore the recipient).
Repeat your curriculum data or academic history.
Present cross-outs, visible corrections or leaves with spots or imperfections.
Present trivialities.
Use negative expressions or words.

Handwritten or written on a computer?

If the handwritten motivation letter seems less used today with the increase in online applications, it can still be requested for applications sent by mail.

It can also be requested later, during recruitment.

In any case, always send your letter of motivation written on a computer and correctly printed in black and white.

Do not, for example, write the letter for a friend, because it could harm you later.

Try simply to choose a readable and clean letter.

Yes it is important that you give it to a trusted acquaintance to correct your faults and make sure that what you want to communicate through the letter is understandable.

Samples of motivation letters

Motivation Letter – Sample No. 1

For -….…….

Budapest, January 24, 2008

Dear Company,

I am …………. and I have read the ad you are looking for ………. for your office ………

Having finished my studies of …………. at the university ……………, I am now looking for a job.

The language (language) has been present in my life since I was a child and I continue to use it continuously, day after day.

I would like an occupation within the framework of which I can put into practice my knowledge of your language. And, in that way, achieve success for both the company and myself.

I like tasks that are challenging and require creativity. For this reason, I believe that I can incorporate perfectly into your team.

I have experience in the area of ………….., I communicate easily with people and I know how to establish a courteous and constructive relationship with clients.

I would like to expand my special knowledge, I learn quickly and in a very short time, I am able to assimilate the necessary subject matter for a given task.

I hope you have managed to motivate your interest towards me and that my curriculum pleases you.

With the certainty of receiving news from you soon, I say goodbye.

Julio Perez

Motivation Letter – Sample No. 2

Dear Sirs:

Thanks to the opportunity offered to me with this scholarship, I would like to do an internship in the ………. sector in (country of destination).

I am a student of …………. degree course)…………..

As you can see in my curriculum vitae, I have previously done an internship in …… I currently attend courses in my specialty in …………

In addition, I am currently working in ………… as ………………

Next I want to offer you an impression of me and my reasons for wanting to do an internship in your company.

As I said, I would like to do an internship in the sector of ……… in (destination country), since I want to gain more experience.

I prefer jobs in ……….., but I would also be open to working in ……………..

I have been learning (relevant languages) for some time now and I am aware that a language is only learned deeply when you are in the country where that language is spoken.

As it was not possible for me to learn this language at school, I have learned it on my own, since I have always wanted to know better the culture and customs of that country.

During my stay I would like to become a part of your culture and learn as much as possible about your society.

In my opinion, I know that I have both professional and human qualities to be able to work in your company.

Thanking you in advance for your collaboration, I say goodbye,

Tim Burd