RECRUITMENT
Opening paragraph: State why you are writing; how you learned of the organization or position,
and basic information about yourself.
2nd paragraph: Tell why you are interested in the employer or type of work the employer does
(Simply stating that you are interested does not tell why, and can sound like a form letter).
Demonstrate that you know enough about the employer or position to relate your background to
the employer or position. Mention specific qualifications which make you a good fit for the
employer’s needs. (Focus on what you can do for the employer, not what the employer can do for
you.) This is an opportunity to explain in more detail relevant items in your resume. Refer to the
fact that your resume is enclosed. Mention other enclosures if such are required to apply for a
position.
3rd paragraph: Indicate that you would like the opportunity to interview for a position or to talk
with the employer to learn more about their opportunities or hiring plans. State what you will do
to follow up, such as telephone the employer within two weeks. If you will be in the employer’s
location and could offer to schedule a visit, indicate when. State that you would be glad to
provide the employer with any additional information needed. Thank the employer for her/his
consideration.
Sincerely,
[Add separate entries for each experience. Start from the most recent.]
Replace with dates (from - to) Replace with occupation or position held
Replace with employer’s name and locality (if relevant, full address and website)
▪ Replace with main activities and responsibilities
Business or sector Replace with type of business or sector
EDUCATION AND
TRAINING
[Add separate entries for each course. Start from the most recent.]
Replace with dates (from - to) Replace with qualification awarded Replace with EQF
(or other) level if
relevant
Replace with education or training organisation’s name and locality (if relevant, country)
▪ Replace with a list of principal subjects covered or skills acquired
PERSONAL SKILLS
[Remove any headings left empty.]
Mother tongue(s) Replace with mother tongue(s)
Organisational / managerial skills Replace with your organisational / managerial skills. Specify in what context they were acquired.
Example:
▪ leadership (currently responsible for a team of 10 people)
Job-related skills Replace with any job-related skills not listed elsewhere. Specify in what context they were acquired.
Example:
▪ good command of quality control processes (currently responsible for quality audit)
Computer skills Replace with your computer skills. Specify in what context they were acquired. Example:
▪ good command of Microsoft Office™ tools
Other skills Replace with other relevant skills not already mentioned. Specify in what context they were acquired.
Example:
▪ carpentry
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Publications Replace with relevant publications, presentations, projects, conferences, seminars, honours and
Presentations awards, memberships, references. Remove headings not relevant in the left column.
Projects Example of publication:
Conferences ▪ How to write a successful CV, New Associated Publishers, London, 2002.
Seminars Example of project:
Honours and awards ▪ Devon new public library. Principal architect in charge of design, production, bidding and
Memberships construction supervision (2008-2012).
References
ANNEXES
Name:
Position:
Company/ University:
Address:
Telephone:
Email:
Candidate’s Name:
Candidate’s Chosen Position:
Candidate’s Date of Birth:
Evaluations
Please write a short description of the candidate. We are particularly interested in the candidate’s strengths,
weaknesses and characteristics that would help the selection process and would prove the candidate’s aptitude to
succeed in the programme. Specific examples are more useful than generalisations.
• Please describe the candidate’s potential for becoming a responsible and successful manager
in international business compared with other students or employees whom you have known
in a similar capacity.
• How do you see the candidate’s career progressing over the next five years?
Please give your impression of the candidate in the chart below.
Top 2 % = Top 10% = Top 25% = Top 50% = Bottom 50% = unobserved
Exceptional Very Good Good Average Unsatisfactory
Academic ability
Competence in his/her
field
Professionalism
Motivation
Intellectual curiosity
Entrepreneurial spirit/
initiative
Creativity and innovative
thinking
Teamwork ability
Organisational ability
Oral English
communication skills
Written English
communication skills
Capacity to reason and
present arguments
logically
__________
Signature Date
Official Stamp