Writing a Great Cover Letter

The Berlin University Alliance (BUA) is an alliance of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin and Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin. Together, they are pursuing the goal of creating and shaping an integrated research space in Berlin. This alliance aims to establish Berlin as a leading international science location. All workshops and events offered by the Graduate Studies Support Program are funded by the BUA and therefore free of charge.

   

Participation

Doctoral researchers (all disciplines) of the Berlin University Alliance. 

Before booking a workshop, please make sure that you can attend for the entire duration. Please check our terms and conditions.   

 

Objectives and Content

In this workshop, we’ll talk about the whys and hows of the cover letter. We’ll learn how to use simple tools to create a cover letter – or letter of interest – that stands out and helps you get an interview.

• What is the purpose of a cover letter and what will potential employers expect to see?
• What goes in the cover letter? What should I avoid? How do I know what to say and what to leave out?
• How do I use my cover letter skills to reach out to companies without posted positions?

 

Please note

For updates and announcemnets register to our DRS Newsletter.

Also check out workshops at the BUA partner institutions that are available for you free of charge: Graduate Studies Support Program.

For workshops held online, participation is allowed under the following conditions: a working camera that is turned on and a microphone to allow active participation in discussions and group work. Headphones must also be used to protect other participants from office eavesdroppers. In this context, we would also like to refer to the rules for digital courses at Freie Universität Berlin (Code of Conduct).

 

Further Information

Postdocs are welcome to participate if spots are available.