Application as a trainee

[Panther92]

Hey Leute,

ich möchte in England ein praktikum absolvieren und bewerbe mich auf eigene faust bei den Unternehmen.
Hab dieses Jahr mein Abitur gemacht.
Mein covering letter ist noch nicht ganz vollständig und ich bin mir noch nicht ganz sicher, ob der text korrekt ist.
Also wärs cool, wenn ihr mal drüberschauen könntet.

Dear Mr ABC


I am writing to inquire about possible opportunities for a placement in your company.


AfterI passed my high school graduation in June 2012, I would like to gain practical experience in the British labor market, which would certainly
help me very much in my further professional orientation.
This will not only help to improve prospects for my future professional career, but will allow me to learn more about your country and culture as well.

I have studied English for nine years, have a solid knowledge of the English language and in order to be prepared for a work placement I plan to visit a language school.

During a two-week internship at an engineering firm, I received a first insight into the working world and
therefore have an idea of the commitment and enthusiasm a trainee needs to have.

I look forward to hearing from you soon and hope that you will look favourably on my application.

Yours sincerely,

Ich werde mich bei vielen Unternehmen bewerben, unter anderem in den Branchen Journalismus, Jura, Film etc, also ist das hier sozusagen nur die Musterbewerbung, die ich spezifisch dem Unternehmen entsprechend anpassen werde.

Verbesserungsvorschläge ? Ich hab noch keine Arbeitserfahrung, wie kann ich also am besten meine Fähigkeiten empfehlen?

Danke für eure Hilfe!

[Panther92]

hat denn keiner einen tipp?

[Keswick (Contributor)]

Hey Leute,

ich möchte in England ein Praktikum absolvieren und bewerbe mich auf eigene Faust bei den Unternehmen.
Hab dieses Jahr mein Abitur gemacht.
Mein covering letter ist noch nicht ganz vollständig und ich bin mir noch nicht ganz sicher, ob der Text korrekt ist.
Also wäre es cool, wenn ihr mal drüberschauen könntet.

Dear Mr ABC,


I am writing to inquire about possible opportunities for a placement in your company.


After having passed my A-levels in June 2012, I now would like to gain practical experience in the British job market, which would certainly
help me very much with my further professional orientation.
Not only will this help to improve prospects for my future professional career, but it will allow me to learn more about your country and culture as well.

I have studied English for nine years, I have a solid knowledge of the English language and in order to be prepared for a work placement I plan to visit a language school.

During a two-week internship at an engineering firm, I received a first insight into the working world and
therefore have a good idea of the commitment and enthusiasm a trainee needs to have.

I look forward to hearing from you soon and hope that you will look favourably on my application.

Yours sincerely,

Ich werde mich bei vielen Unternehmen bewerben, unter anderem in den Branchen Journalismus, Jura, Film etc, also ist das hier sozusagen nur die Musterbewerbung, die ich spezifisch dem Unternehmen entsprechend anpassen werde.

Verbesserungsvorschläge ? Ich hab noch keine Arbeitserfahrung, wie kann ich also am besten meine Fähigkeiten empfehlen?

Danke für eure Hilfe!

[Delfino]

You didn't mention the name of the (German?) engineering company,
nor your role and responsibilities there...

You'll need to highlight your specific transferable skills
which you've gained throughout your life.

a guide, with examples of application forms, CVs and cover letters
http://portal.solent.ac.uk/careers/job- ... ccess.aspx

You should also think about what skills you want to gain in each job / industry
and what you can do to prepare yourself in Germany.

Read, listen and think - use the local library and the Internet...

Good Luck.