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Motivation Letter ICT Support Specialist

A good motivation letter for ICT Support Specialist connects a concrete personal experience with what the position actually requires - not a summary of the CV. Structure: salutation, a concrete reference to the position or company, a substantiated example from your own experience, an honest closing.

Example

Dear Ms. Roth In my third year as an ICT Specialist apprentice, I helped run the service desk of a municipal administration - around 30 tickets a day for 250 employees, from a forgotten PIN to the mayor's broken laptop on the morning of a council meeting. What I like about this work is the moment someone can get back to work after a frustrating morning. I learned to first ask what the person was actually trying to do, rather than jumping straight to the fault - it often resolves things faster. Your posting mentions bilingual support. I speak French at B2 level from an exchange year in Neuchâtel and would enjoy using it daily. I am available from August and look forward to a conversation. Kind regards

Common Mistakes

  • The role is presented as a stepping stone - employers read this as a sign you'll leave soon
  • Customer orientation is claimed rather than shown through a situation
  • Language skills are missing, even though support is often bilingual
  • Not a word about resilience, even though ticket volume is the core of the job

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