Motivational Letter

A motivational letter is a one-page letter that is used to describe why you are the perfect candidate for a certain job. It is usually attached to your CV. A motivation letter is a document detailing your professional skills and reasons for applying for a course of study, a scholarship or a volunteer job. A well-written motivation letter can convince hiring and admissions managers to invite you for an interview or approve your application.[1]

The motivational letter should not be confused with a cover letter, the purpose of which is to highlight how specific information on your CV matches a job opening. Think of a cover letter as the introduction to your resume for a hiring manager and your motivational letter as the powerful closing sales pitch for a university or non-profit. Writing a good motivational letter can provide a boost to your CV

Introduction: A short, engaging pitch about yourself and why you are applying. Here, you can include:

• Personal information. Who are you and what do you do?
• What are you applying for? Where?
• Mention the general reason why you are applying,

And of course, do not forget to mention contact information at the top.

Body of the Motivational Letter: this is the main bulk of your motivational letter.  Mention your achievements, skills, and passion for whatever you are applying for. Try to be as factual as possible - anyone who frequently reads motivational letters can tell made-up stories from the real ones. When possible, you can also use metrics to back up your qualifications.

Things You Can Mention in Your Motivational Letter: 

• My passion for ______ started when ______. 
• I want to ______ because ______. 
• I have been part of _________ for ___ months/years. It is the best thing for me because _______. 
• I remember once when I ________, which made me realize that I _______.
• _______ resonates with me because _________.
• What distinguishes me from my peers is __________.

Conclusion: 

Finally, you can wrap up the motivational letter and send it in. In this section, you can:

• Briefly summarize your main points - “I believe I would be a good fit for the program because of __________”
• Mention your overarching goal - “I would love to be a part of _______, as it would allow me to ….”
• Thank the reader and conclude the motivational letter.[2]