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The Europass Cover Letter editor enables individuals to create professional cover letters that align visually with Europass CVs. Both registered users and guests can access this feature, with registered users benefiting from additional functionality such as saving drafts in their Europass Library.

Start from the Europass Home Screen and click Create a cover letter. In the following step you will be offered two options. By choosing the option Start from Europass CL you will be offered to edit a cover letter already stored in the Europass Library (for registered users) or upload an existing Europass cover letter in PDF format stored on your device. By choosing the option Create new cover letter, you will start making the cover letter from scratch.

Structure of the Cover Letter

The cover letter editor organizes the cover letter into five main sections:

• • Contact Details: Information about the person preparing the cover letter.
  • Recipient Details: Details of the person or organization to whom the letter is addressed.
  • City, Date, and Subject: Header details including the location, date, and subject line of the letter.
  • Content: The body of the letter, where individuals outline their purpose, qualifications, and motivation.
  • Closing: A formal closing statement and signature line.

In the Contact Details section, individuals need to fill in their contact data: your full name, address, city and country, as well as your phone number and email address. Don’t forget to click Save after finishing each section, or the editor will not let you move on to the next one.

In the Recipient Details section, you will need to insert the details of organisation to whom this document is addressed. Address the person who will be reading the letter, if possible, by using their name and title.

In the City, Date and Subject section, you will need to enter the city, date and subject of the cover letter. Empty fields will not appear in the final document.

In the Content section, you will need to outline their purpose, qualifications and motivation you have for applying for this job vacancy. Clearly state why you are interested in this particular job - what attracts you to the position you are applying for and why you want to work for this specific employer. Do not forget to explain what you can offer the employer – describe how your skills and expertise can add value to the company. Link your abilities to the specific requirements outlined in the job posting. Finally, rather than simply listing your skills, make sure to illustrate them with real-life concrete examples.

In the Closing section, make sure to demonstrate enthusiasm - emphasize your genuine interest in the opportunity and show that it matters to you. Finally, invite further engagement - express your willingness to present yourself in person and show your wish to receive feedback. Conclude with a positive and professional tone.

Once you are completely satisfied with your cover letter, make sure to save all the sections and click Next.

Select a Cover letter template

The Europass Cover Letter editor offers four visually appealing templates designed to match the Europass CV to ensure consistency in design and branding.

Finalizing the cover letter

After completing the content, users can finalize the cover letter. Two options are available for storing: Download to store the document on your device or Save in My Europass Library to store the document in the Library on Europass portal.

Extra tip!

Europass Cover Letter can be edited in more than 30 languages. Simply select the language of your choice in the top left corner and the language of the editor will be automatically changed.

Explore more advice on how to structure the content of your cover letter this Europass leaflet.

By following these steps, users can efficiently create, edit, and save Europass Cover Letters tailored to their specific needs.