✉️ Cover Letter

Mission 2 · Unit 2 — Your CV says what you've done. Your cover letter says why it matters for this job.

Phase 3 of 6
Duration ≈ 45 min
Format Solo work
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🧩 Anatomy of a Cover Letter

Ben Fischer is applying for the Assistant Event Manager job. His cover letter has three paragraphs, but the labels are missing. Drag each label to the paragraph it describes.

Ben Fischer

Talstraße 4, 80331 München · benfischer@beispiel.de


Munich Festival Team, Eventstraße 10, 80333 München

14 March 2026

Application for the position of Assistant Event Manager

Dear Sir or Madam,

(1) …

I am writing to apply for the position of Assistant Event Manager, which I saw advertised on your website. I am a highly organised 15-year-old with experience helping to plan events at my school.

(2) …

Last year, I helped organise our school's summer festival, which had over 300 visitors. I am good at solving problems quickly and staying calm when things don't go to plan. I also work well in a team and enjoy talking to new people.

(3) …

I am available for an interview at any time after school and would be happy to answer any questions. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,
Ben Fischer

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🔑 Key Phrases

Steal these — they work in almost any cover letter:

  • I am writing to apply for the position of …
  • I saw the position advertised on …
  • I am confident that my skills make me a suitable candidate.
  • I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my application.
  • I am available for an interview at any time.
  • I look forward to hearing from you.
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✍️ Write Your Cover Letter

Now write your own — for the job you chose in the Kickoff phase. Fill in each part below.

Salutation

How do you start a formal letter when you don't know the person's name?

Opening paragraph

Why are you writing? Which job, and where did you see it?

Skills & experience paragraph

What relevant skills or experience do you have? (Use your CV from Phase 2.)

Closing paragraph

When are you available? How do you politely close the letter?

Sign-off

How do you end a formal letter that started with "Dear Sir or Madam"?

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Almost done

Enter your name and class, then submit.

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Next up

CV and cover letter sent. A few days later, your phone rings.

Continue to: The Phone Call →