{"id":4272,"date":"2020-04-16T14:09:05","date_gmt":"2020-04-16T14:09:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/karrierecoaching.ch\/?p=4272"},"modified":"2025-05-16T16:43:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T16:43:29","slug":"glossary-motivation-letter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karrierecoaching.ch\/en\/glossary-motivation-letter\/","title":{"rendered":"Motivation letter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>More than a cover letter<\/h2>\n<p>The motivation letter is a key part of any <a href=\"https:\/\/karrierecoaching.ch\/en\/glossary-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">application<\/a> \u2013 not just an accessory. While the <a href=\"https:\/\/karrierecoaching.ch\/en\/glossary-resume\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CV<\/a> outlines your career in tables, the motivation letter explains why you\u2019re applying. It highlights relevant experiences tailored to the specific job. Think of it not as a prose version of your r\u00e9sum\u00e9, but as a custom-made offer \u2013 much like a proposal in sales. Those who treat it as a formality miss a great opportunity.<\/p>\n<h2>What makes a strong motivation letter<\/h2>\n<p>A great letter shows: I am interested in this job \u2013 and here\u2019s why. Instead of generic phrases (\u00abI\u2019m looking for a new challenge\u2026\u00bb), it offers genuine reasons for your interest and fit. Motivation is just as important as skills when it comes to long-term success. Lack of enthusiasm often leads to early turnover \u2013 costly for employers. That\u2019s why copy-paste won\u2019t do. A compelling letter is always based on true engagement with the company and role.<\/p>\n<h2>Articles on the topic<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/karrierecoaching.ch\/en\/a-good-application-is-compressed-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A good application is condensed time<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/karrierecoaching.ch\/en\/writing-motivation-letters-with-chat-gpt-seriously\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Writing motivation letters with Chat GPT &#8211; seriously?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than a cover letter The motivation letter is a key part of any application \u2013 not just an accessory. While the CV outlines your career in tables, the motivation letter explains why you\u2019re applying. It highlights relevant experiences tailored to the specific job. 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