Successful cover letter (Anschreiben): A tailored template for apprenticeship applications

Author name: Admin Publication date: 2025-07-11 Article category: school

Sample cover letter (Anschreiben) for an Ausbildung

Ali Salama
Kattenhunder Weg 69
24837 Schleswig
Tel.: +49 1575 2173357
E-Mail: ali.salama@email.de

[Place], 28 May 2025

[Company name]
Attn.: Ms./Mr. [Name, if known]
[Company address]
[Postal code] [City]

Application for an apprenticeship position as [e.g., Office Management Assistant (Kaufmann für Büromanagement)] starting [e.g., August 2025]

Dear Sir or Madam,

With great interest, I read your job posting on the website of the Federal Employment Agency for an apprenticeship position as [job title]. I would like to apply for this apprenticeship position.

I am currently attending the DAZ class at the Vocational Education Center in Schleswig, which I expect to complete in June 2025. Before that, I attended Realschule and discovered my interest in [e.g., commercial tasks / technical processes / social work]. I find the practical nature of vocational training especially exciting, as well as the opportunity to gain experience directly in working life.

During an internship at [supermarket / company / office], I was able to gain initial insights into the [industry]. There, I learned how important teamwork, reliability, and friendly interaction with customers are. These experiences strengthened my desire to start vocational training in this field.

I am motivated, reliable, and eager to learn. I enjoy taking on new tasks and showing responsibility. I would be pleased to further develop my skills in your company and contribute to the success of your team.

I would be very happy to receive an invitation for an interview. I would be glad to convince you of my motivation in person.

Yours sincerely,

(Signature)

Ali Salama

Important notes:
Adjust the job title and company name according to the position you are applying for.
Always personalize the letter (mention the company and the exact job title).
Attach it together with:

  • CV (Lebenslauf)

  • School certificate (Zeugnis)

  • Internship or language certificates (if available)


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