CV+MOTIVATION LETTER

Hello everybody! I seriously need some help for correcting my motivation letter and my curriculum vitae. I have never done one before, so if you have any comments or you find any mistakes PLEASE let me know. I would definitely appreciate that!

Thanks, Sara

P.S. Do you have any suggestions for a better opening or something?!

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Milan, 28 August 2006

Dear Robert Schmidt ,

if you are looking for a determined and detail-oriented person who is willing to contribute to your company success, I would like to encourage you to consider my application for a 5 months internship in your company starting October 2006.

My name is Sara Rossi and I am a 19 years old highly motivated student at the University of Milan, Italy. Currently I’m attending the second year of a three year bachelor’s degree of Economics and Management Sciences, major in Tourism Management.

I have always thought that the theory is the base of everything, but at the same time I am convicted that experience is what makes a person unique. I think that an internship in your company can definitely provide a rare opportunity for gaining the valuable “hands- on experience” that I am looking for. I am confident that courses in marketing, event management, communication and promotion of tourism combined with several business courses I attended, would make me a good candidate for this internship.

Personally, I define myself as an energetic and open-minded achiever with a dynamic, goal-orientated attitude and with an insatiable appetite to keep learning. I have always demonstrated commitment to excellence, through my academic career and through my previous working experience. If you give me the opportunity I would be glad to continue this commitment to excellence by working in your company.

Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me via email. I look forward to your response. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Sara Rossi

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CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Sara Rossi

Address: ...

Telephone: ...

Fax: ...

Date and place of birth: ...

Nationality: Italian

E- Mail: ...



EDUCATION AND TRAINING

· 2006-2007: University of Hamburg; Hamburg, Germany. Exchange student

· 2005-2006: University of Milan ; Milan. Bachelor of Science in Economics and Management Sciences - Major in Tourism Management

· 2004-2005: “Giacomo Leopardi” High School; Milan. School of economics and languages. Completion of high school with a comprehensive mark of 100 over 100, A+.



HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

• Selected for a 6 months exchange program (Erasmus) at the University of Hamburg, Germany
  
• Winner of a prize from the bank “Banca A” for completing high school with an overall average of at least 95 over 100
  
• Final grade for high school: 100 over 100
  
• Successfully skipped a grade in the elementary school




WORKING EXPERIENCE



• Summer of 2006: secretary for the firm ... (Milan)
  
• Summer of 2005: receptionist at the “Hotel ....” of Milan, Z Hotels
  
• Summer of 2003: Internship at the Tourist Office of Milan; assistant at the front office


PERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

LANGUAGES



• Italian: mother tongue
  
• English: intermediate level both written and spoken; “First Certificate in English”, grade A (Council of Europe Level B2)
  
• German: intermediate level both written and spoken; “Zertifikat Deutsch”. (Council of Europe Level B1)
  
• French: beginner level
  
• Spanish: beginner level


OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCES



• Good informatics skills; European Computer Driving Licence (Word, Excel, Access, Internet..)
  
• Ability to handle multiple task, to meet the deadlines and to work in a team. Strong organizational skills and in problem-solving


INTERESTS

I love traveling around the world and getting to know new people. I’m also very keen on competitive sports.



Sara Rossi

Milan, 28 August 2006