Carta De Motivacion Alemana

How do you write a successful letter of motivation?
1. Take your time and start early. The letter of motivation is a crucial document in your application. Never try to write
it down in oneevening.
2. Do not start your letter of motivation by repeating your CV.
3. The letter of motivation should answer the following questions:
 What is your professional goal? In which sector would youlike to work after obtaining your Master’s degree?
 In which way do you intend to contribute to the social, political or technical development of your home
country once you are in a respectiveposition? (You may refer to knowledge from books and newspapers as
well as to your professional or personal experience. Some facts and figures are highly welcome.)
 Why do you apply for the chosenMaster’s programme? Which of the courses offered in this programme are
particularly beneficial in pursuing your professional goals? (Make sure you are well informed!)
 Why do you think you are theright person for this programme?
- What knowledge and skills gathered in your previous education will be useful?
- Have you already gathered any relevant professional experience?
- Have you gatheredany relevant experience as a member of any organization? (Students association,
NGO, political party, volunteer service … If so, submit proof of your membership / your social
involvement.)
- Howdo you estimate your own personality? Do you think you are a good leader? Are you somebody
who can make a difference? What makes you think so? (Emphasize your strong points, but be realistic.)
 Whydo you want to study in Germany?
- What do you know about the German university system and the specifics of studying in Germany? (Visit
www.study-in.de to learn more.) Do you expect it to bedifferent form studying at your home university? If
so, in which way? (Gather more information and talk to people who studied at a German university.)
- Is there anything in Germany (society,...