[Your Full Name]
[Email] | [Phone] | [Address, Switzerland]
[Date]
[Company Name]
[Department]
[Address]
[City, Postcode, Switzerland]
Sehr geehrte/r [Name] / Madame, Monsieur,

Betrifft: Ihre Stellenanzeige — [Job Title] (Kennziffer [Reference Number])

[Introduction: state the position, where you saw the ad, and your interest. Be formal and precise.]

[Motivation: explain why you are interested in this role and company. Reference the specific job posting (Stellenanzeige).]

[Qualifications: highlight your most relevant experience and skills. Connect them to the requirements in the job description. Mention language proficiency and salary expectation if requested.]

[Closing: express enthusiasm for an interview, thank the reader, reference attached CV and documents.]

Mit freundlichen Grüßen / Meilleures salutations,
[Your Full Name]
Signature (handwritten)

Print, sign by hand, and scan this letter.

Switzerland cover letter tips: Write in the language of the job posting (German, French, Italian, or English). Structured and formal. Include salary expectations if requested. Sign by hand.