Sample cover letter for Full Time position at European commission

Dear Sir or Madam,

Your announcement concerning the vacant position has raised my interest. Allow me therefore to apply for this position which requests skills I acquired during the last years.

I have an experience of working as Project Assistant for the Council of Europe, technical assistance for cultural heritage, where I acquired a sound knowledge and practical experience in the management of pilot projects. These projects are meant to implement innovative, interdisciplinary and integrated approaches to cultural heritage in different countries of South East Europe as promoted through the Faro Convention on the Value of Cultural Heritage for Society.

Tasks ascribed include the regular communication and cooperation with national partners as well as local stakeholders, providing assistance, guidance and support for the implementation of the project, and the organization, follow-up of coordination meeting. My presence within the Council of Europe Brussels Liaison office helped me to acquire a comprehensive picture of the functioning of the European Union as well as the development of European policies regarding cultural heritage.

I believe that the competences I acquired could be of valuable contribution for the tasks to be carried out. This position represents a perfect opportunity for me to grow professionally and to pursue my career in an international environment, developing and conceiving new approaches to cultural heritage.

I am result-oriented, autonomous worker but also team-player, able to take the initiative if needed. I am assessed by my present line-manager as a reliable and flexible person and I am ready to learn more to achieve even better results.

I would be very pleased if I were invited for an interview.