For inspiration: If you want to apply for a position in the office and service sector, here are examples for your cover letter. Use the texts, tailor them to your needs, and send out your application documents.

Examples for cover letters for job applications

You can use the structure of the examples for your cover letter. Or pick up individual phrases and adapt them to your situation. Remember to modify all text passages accordingly to create an authentic application. We wish you good luck with your application!

Examples for cover letters – Jobs in the office & service sector

1 | Application from unemployment

Frank Muster previously worked in field service to provide technical support to customers on-site. However, the associated travel activities made him increasingly dissatisfied over time, affecting his performance and ultimately leading to his resignation. Now he is applying for a position in a call center of a larger company that offers technical products.

Application as a call center agent in customer service

Your job advertisement on jobjob.de, reference number 12345

Dear Mr. Mustermann,

Your customers expect friendly and competent answers by email or phone - and you expect the same, plus efficiency. Let me pick up the phone, the direct line to your customers, fulfilling exactly these requirements.

My experience in field service speaks volumes about the challenges of customer contact. With kindness and persuasiveness, I was always able to untie both small and large knots. My method: active solution finding. The result: satisfied customers who reward the company with loyalty (and sometimes even likes on Facebook).

By the way, some of your products have found a home in my apartment. I am already familiar with their functionality. Combined with my basic interest in modern communication technology, this minimizes my training time in your overall portfolio. I will therefore quickly dive into handling your tickets.

Currently being contractually available, I can start the position with you at short notice. I look forward to an interview.

With best regards

2 | Classic and reserved

Hanna Muster works in the accounts receivable accounting of a medium-sized company. However, she would rather focus on financial and balance sheet accounting. She has basic knowledge in this area but has not had the opportunity to apply it practically. She also does not see any perspective for her current employer to give her the chance to do so in the future. Therefore, she is applying for a suitable position - here is the information on applying as a balance sheet accountant.

Application as a balance sheet accountant

Dear Mrs. Musterfrau,

Every correctly calculated decimal place promotes a smooth process flow. Certainly, you also value a precise and independent way of working in your job advertisement - attributes that you will find commendably mentioned in my work certificate by my superior.

In the accounts receivable accounting of a medium-sized company, my current tasks include invoicing, processing the entire payment transactions, and data preparation and analysis in cooperation with financial accounting. As highlighted by our controlling in recent years, the accuracy of my numbers reflects the quality of my work. This is ensured by my structured, systematic, and above all, concentrated way of working.

I learned the legal and theoretical foundations of financial and balance sheet accounting, as well as financial statement preparation, during my studies in economics. I would like to deepen my expertise and practically apply it in an appropriate position, which unfortunately my current employer cannot offer me for the foreseeable future. This has prompted me to embark on a new professional chapter.

You can rely on me to make your invoices add up reliably. I am happy to convince you of this in a personal conversation. My notice period is two months. There is a possibility to agree on an earlier exit if necessary.

Best regards

Two tips to finish: a perfect job application photo and strengths and weaknesses in the job interview

Don't forget to also read our guide on taking a professional application photo. A professional application photo is a crucial part of your application. Our tips help you on how to take a professional photo yourself, which perfectly complements your resume and cover letter.

And finally, when you are invited to an interview, you must be well-prepared. It is very likely that you will be asked about your strengths and weaknesses during the job interview. Our articles provide you with strategies on how to confidently present your strengths and handle weaknesses constructively, so that you leave a positive impression.

Use these valuable resources to perfect your application and confidently go into your job interview. Good luck on your way to your dream job!