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COVER LETTER

Ilya Mikhaltsou
apt. 201, 38, Vostochnaya str.,
Minsk (Belarus)
ilya.mikhaltsou@gmail.com

ABB Schweiz AG
Segelhofstrasse 1K
5405 Baden

Dear Sir/Madam,

I highly believe that the power engineering and related to it technologies are expected to be the next issue in focus for
the world. And the reasoning behind this is that controlling the power has already become too complex to be done
manually. Now it requires automated solutions, bringing efficiency and dealing with overwhelming complexity. This is
where power meets IT.

As a third year student of the university, specialized in informatics and electrical engineering, as well as of the faculty,
studying computer systems, I am already full of new ideas and the will to apply them for the benefit of humanity. For
the years I have been researching in artificial intelligence, neural networks, complex systems and interactions, power
saving techniques, I found myself being able to grasp in my mind all of them and to comprehend them completely,
although these technologies tend to be big and unpredictable in their behaviour.

As soon as I have learn about this work You kindly offer, I felt glad to be finally able to get real experience in complex
systems, to get on the edge of the field, to find applications for my ideas. I absolutely believe that the knowledge I
gained during my studies at the university, as well as via self-education, online courses and my past working experience
is enough to carry on with the problems I will face throughout my work at ABB. Also, I believe that my language skills
will be of good use (I have been learning English for 13 years, since school, had some experience while being to the
UK; what is more, I have been studying German for 2 years in school).

I would be glad to apply my willingness to work and professional skills for the benefit of ABB.

Thank You for taking Your time, and I look forward to hearing from You soon.

Sincerely,

Ilya Mikhaltsou
Thrombogenics NV Kseniya Okuneva
143, 2b Bedy Street, Minsk
ksundya@mail.ru

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am a fourth year student at the Belarusian State University of Informatics and

Radioelectronics, studying Telecommunication Networks.

I am really very interested in offered work, I’m eager to practice and to apply all my
knowledge, skills, intelligence and enthusiasm to offered work.

I’m sure in my capabilities as well as in my ability to execute different kinds of IT work.

I have a good theoretical base. During my studies I was taking part in different conferences
and prepared presentations, such as “GPS-based activities” (English Conference), “Digital
signature based on cryptosystem of El Gamal” (Mathematic conference). Also I am a
participant of “Dell social innovation challenge”, You can learn about my project on this
website: http://www.dellchallenge.org/projects/clever-bag.

The level of my English language is excellent: I have been studying English for 15 years,
starting from kinder garden till university times. Also I worked with foreign students, who
were involved in IAESTE training in Belarus in summer 2010 and 2011.
I attended intensive courses of conversational English at ESL (English as a Second
Language) with native speakers. During the last two years I am attending courses of
technical English language. Besides I have basics of German language (3 years of studies at
school and a course of conversational German language).

I want to become a qualified specialist in IT sphere. Next year I will design my diploma
project and I’m sure that practical experience can be my big step forward. I hope that
working experience in the company Thrombogenics NV will help me define a diploma topic
and direct me in professional sphere.

I received a silver medal at school for excellent studies. I have developed from school such
qualities as commitment and diligence. Nowadays I attend regularly swimming pool and try
to keep healthy style of life. I had an experience of living in international camp in Nigniy
Novgorod, Russia, in summer 2010, where a group of 10 people from every country (while
there were near 15 countries in total) presented their national traditions, food, clothes and
culture. During that period I’ve experienced what a team means and felt myself as a part of
my native country. Participating in the Camp provided me a great opportunity to practice my
English language.

To my mind Belgium is an attractive country with lots of places worth seeing. I’m looking
forward to tasting national food and learning mentality of the Belgians.

I’m looking forward to hearing from You soon and I would like to thank You for taking your
time with this letter.

Yours faithfully,

Kseniya Okuneva
 IAESTE - recommended format for Covering Letter

Purpose: These are guidelines for a structure and content for covering letters to IAESTE Employers. They are
recommended in order to standardise the content and quality of covering letters across IAESTE.

General things for student to think about:

- This is the only personalised part of your application, so, make it specific to the employer you are
applying to.
- View the covering letter as an electronic interview. Remember that this is your opportunity to convince
your supervisor that you are able to do the work and that you will be the best candidate - really sell yourself
by highlighting your best experience/qualifications.
- Always check your spelling and grammar when you finish!
* Indicates that the paragraph is essential to the letter.

Student Address (if possible)

Employer Address (if possible)

Dear Name of person in charge if known OR Sir or Madam (NB. be careful to use both unless you are certain
that the person is male or female)

* Paragraph 1: Introduce self, and what you study, e.g. I am a fourth year student at the University of Edinburgh,
studying Mechanical Engineering Msc.

* Paragraph 2: Say why you are interested in this position, show that you have done some research into the
employer's background and work; highlight things that interested you in the work offered and anything else that
you would be particularly interested in working on whilst you are on placement. Show a genuine interest and
enthusiasm for the position for which you are applying.

* Paragraph 3: Why are you perfect for this position? Give examples of your specific experience which prove that
you are qualified to do the work offered. What relevant courses have you studied? Have you worked on any
projects that are relevant? Describe any relevant work experience and link the skills gained from this to the
placement you are interested in.

* Paragraph 4: If there are any other requirements or languages necessary, make sure that you mention what you
can offer in relation to these things and clearly state the level you are at in each requirement. Also state your
level/experience of technical English. NB. If there is a requirement on the Offer form that you cannot fulfill, tell the
employer what you can offer instead or tell them what you are willing to learn in advance of the placement.

Paragraph 5: Tell the employer how this relates to future plans for study or work and/or your interests.

Paragraph 6: Tell the employer what appeals to you about the country/city you will be working in and why you are
interested in going there. Show that you have done research into the country and area. NB. It is best not to
mention any politically sensitive history.

Paragraph 7: Give any other examples of experience or skills that you feel are important to mention or that also
prove that you are qualified for the work offered. Describe extra-curricular activities e.g. sports or awards. Always
explain what you have developed from each activity e.g. time management skills, teamwork, initiative,
commitment, independence.

* Paragraph 8: Finish the letter with a paragraph saying that you are looking forward to hearing from the
employer soon and would like to thank them for reading the letter.

Yours sincerely /Yours faithfully,

NB. If you started with the person's name, you should use "Yours sincerely" and if you started with "Sir or
Madam", you should use "Yours faithfully".

Student's name, Student's contact details