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When applying to a trainee program or an internship you will need to attach a cover letter and your resumé (CV). Below you will find guidelines concerning the layout and content of these documents.

Cover letter

A well written cover letter can help you make a great first impression. The letter is an excellent opportunity to summarize your experience and key strengths. In the cover letter you should also point out why you're suited for the position in question.

Here are some key points:

• Be short and concise. A cover letter shouldn't be more than one page long, and your introduction should only take up a limited amount of space
• Send the letter to the correct contact person along with possible reference number. Also be sure to inform the receiver about where you found the information concerning the position
• Write the letter in first person
• Describe why you are interested and why your knowledge is relevant for the position
• Demonstrate that you have no problem with working hard
• Check for mispells and grammatical errors
• Your contact information is not relevant here, this information should be inserted in your resumé

Resumé (CV)

Your resumé is your sales tool. The resumé must present your information and your passed achievements in a quick and easy way, whilst it must also bring forth why these components are relevant for the position.

Here are som key points:

• Your resumé should be between 3-5 pages long
• Qualifications, experience and education. Write these in a reverse chronological order
• Strengths and traits
• Career summary
• Detailed description of past employment. Write down which titles you've held and between which dates you worked for a past employer. Also write which results you achieved during the employment. Use numbers and percentages to quantify, but never exaggerate and be honest
• Hobbies and interests
• References
• Written in third person
• Your resumé should be pure and simple without any graphical excesses

A usual component of the application process are logical and mathematical tests. Some times verbal tests are used. Below you will find links to some tests.

Tests

SHL
The company is one of the most notable providers of tests to larger global employers. Click on your language to gain access to mathematical and logical tests. The tests are carried out under time pressure.

University of Kent
This mathematical test contains 27 questions and you have 30 minutes to finish the test.