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How to save time when writing a cover letter

Everyone knows it: the tedious process of writing a cover letter for every single job you want to apply for. But there are ways to make this process easier or even avoid it altogether. Find out how to save time and nerves.
Sina Fehr
Sina Fehr

29.11.2022

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3 min reading time

The first impression counts

Whether you are applying for an apprenticeship, an internship or a management position, a complete application is essential. These traditionally consist of a CV, certificates and a cover letter. The latter is often considered most important as it is the first opportunity to introduce yourself to the potential employer. The CV is almost always required.

This is why universaljob has developed the CV Generator (lebenslauf.ch). With this tool you can easily create a professional, clearly structured and visually appealing CV. And best of all: it's completely free! Why your CV will be more successful with the CV Generator, find out here.

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The cover letter: Your 'nerve killer'?

According to a 2016 survey by Indeed, many companies consider the cover letter to be one of the most important parts of an application. It allows candidates to demonstrate their suitability for the role. However, this is exactly what many find challenging.

It is therefore not surprising that 50% of the talent surveyed said that the cover letter is the most stressful part of the application process. In addition, there is often a gap between the expectations of companies and the reality of candidates. Many talents find the application process much more time-consuming than recruiters expect. In fact, some 42% of respondents said they had abandoned an application because the process was too complicated.

This is where a recruitment agency can help.

Recruitment agency: no cover letter needed

With the help of a recruitment agency, you can often save yourself the trouble of writing cover letters. All you need is a single letter - and it is for the recruiter.

Once you contact a recruitment consultant, they will take over the application process for you. You will receive personal support and advice from start to finish. After a personal interview to assess your ideas and strengths, the recruiter will start looking for suitable positions. Once a position is found, the recruiter will take care of compiling and submitting the complete application package - including cover letter - on your behalf.

So you don't have to worry about preparing or submitting the documents.

Your universaljob recruitment consultant will take care of everything.

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How it works with universaljob

There are two easy ways to apply for a job at universaljob:

  1. You can search for vacancies directly on our website and apply online.
  2. You can send an unsolicited application, regardless of whether a position is advertised or not.

To make the process as easy as possible, everything is done online. You can upload all the necessary documents directly from the website.

We also offer a free CV Generator which allows you to create a professional CV in just a few minutes. With attractive templates, we make sure your CV looks its best and helps you get the job you want faster.

Click here to go to the CV Generator

about the author

Sina Fehr

Sina Fehr

Marketing & Communication

Sina is Marketing Manager at universaljob and blogs here about topics relating to careers, HR processes, digitalisation and recruitment. Do you follow us on LinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram? There you can find out more about universaljob as an employer or get tips for your application.