For your exchange to succeed and your goal(s) would be understandable for the host company you need to compile and send us your cover letter.
The purpose of a cover letter is to get to know why this exchange is valuable for your and host company. It should be clear, concise and straight to the point. Down below are some points which will help you to write the cover letter:
Before you mail the cover letter, read it over again. Special attention should be placed to ensure the letter: it is not too long, there are no grammar or spelling errors and the layout should be written in a formal style and correctly.
1. Preparation
Activities |
Who is involved |
Selecting of participants |
ELCA, sending partner |
Cultural and language preparation |
Participant, sending partner, ELCA |
Setting the goals of mobility. |
Participant, ELCA |
Organizing the trip (tickets, insurance, accommodation, etc.) |
Participant, sending partner, host partner, ELCA |
Preparation of learning agreement |
ELCA |
2. Implementing
Becoming accustomed and getting to know the host company |
Participant, host company |
Getting experiences in the host company |
Participant, host company |
Being involved in the local culture |
Participant, host company |
Reporting to sending company about the working process and outcomes |
Participant |
3. Validation and recognition
Assessing the level of competences of the participant |
Participant, host company, ELCA |
Assessing the outcomes of goals |
Participant, host company, ELCA |
Certificates |
ELCA |
Report to the sending company |
Participant |
Recognizing of mobility outcomes for HR system of the company or qualification system of the country |
Sending partner |
Have a successful experience and make the best of it!