Instructions for submitting your motivation letter and CV
-MSc International ManagementHow to submit your motivation letter and CV:
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Students with a Tilburg University Bachelor’s degree can submit their motivation letter and CV
at the TiSEM Education Office (K 209) or via [email protected]
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All other students can upload their documents in their online application forms.
Statement of purpose (motivation letter)
Your motivation letter is your chance to show us why you are a good fit for International Management.
Your letter should not exceed two pages in length, and it should answer the following questions:
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Why do you want to study International Management?
Why International Management and not another program (such as Marketing Management, Supply
Chain Management, or Strategic Management)
Do you consider other Master’s programs as well? If so, which programs and at which university?
Why did you choose Tilburg University?
What makes you a suitable candidate for this program?
You can consider certain qualities or competences, contribution in class, extracurricular activities,
relevant experience or projects you’ve participated in, etc.
Describe an experience you had in an international setting. What did you learn from it?
What do you hope to learn, or what side of yourself do you hope to develop by studying
International Management at Tilburg University?
What are your career ambitions?
Resume / Curriculum vitae
If you have never created a CV before, you can use our guidelines on the next page to create a CV. Make
sure that your CV does not exceed 2 pages, and that it mentions at least the following:
 Personal information (name, address, contact details, etc)
 Profile
 Educational background
 Extra courses or special programs followed
 Professional experience (if applicable)
 Additional activites
 Skills (Languages, other skills)
 Interests and additional information
Curriculum Vitae: Guidelines
Contents
A CV gives an overview of who you are and your experiences. It is a way to list your personal detail,
educational background, work experience, courses you’ve taken, your skills, and other relevant activities
or interests. When you are applying for a program at Tilburg University, it is especially important to
highlight any international and intercultural experiences, if you’ve had any.
It is possible that you do not have any work experience yet. In that case, you can place focus on other
experiences which have shaped you as a person. Examples can be an exchange program, language
course, or other (leadership) activities you have done in our outside school. Only name those facts which
are relevant, and make sure to put them in chronological order, listing the most recent experiences at
the top.
Before you start writing, it can be wise to create a list of all relevant courses, projects, work experience,
interests and skills.
Layout
Spend some time on the layout of your CV. You can play around with different fonts and orders in which
to present the information, until you find a suitable format. Think about the purpose of the CV; a CV you
submit to apply for a Master’s program does not need to be the same as your CV you submit for a part
time job. A creative CV is not always the best option if the job at hand does not require this, or if it
makes it more difficult to read. Similarly, it is not always advisable to add a picture, depending on the
position you are applying for.
In your application for the MSc International Management at Tilburg University, we prefer a CV with
clear formatting and wording. Use editing tools (bold, underlined, etc) for emphasis. Make sure you are
consistent in the use of fonts and font sizes. Do a thorough spell check, and preferably ask someone else
to proofread the CV (and cover letter) as well. Adding a picture is optional.
Make sure the CV does not exceed two pages.
Format
Scroll down to find an example format. It is not mandatory to use this format but can be helpful if you
have never created a CV before.
CV - template
Personal data
Optional:
picture
Name
Address
Phone
Email
LinkedIn
Date of Birth
Profile
A short description of your personality and ambitions
Education
Year – year
Name institution, type
Location
Major or specialization
Relevant courses, Subject Thesis
Diploma or expected graduation date
Year – year
Name institution, type
Location
Specialization, profile or relevant courses taken
Diploma or expected graduation date
Extra courses
Year
Name course
Institute and / or teacher
Short description
Professional Experience
Year – year
Name position
Company name, place
Job description in one sentence
- Tasks & responsibilities
- Tasks & responsibilities
Year – year
Name position
Company name, place
When listing additional jobs, only put a short description in one sentence
Additional Activities
Year – year
Name position or activity
Relevant information such as organization, location
Short description of activity
- Tasks & responsibilities (if necessary)
Skills
Computer Skills:
Language Skills:
Other skills:
Interests and additional information
Interests and hobbies:
Additional information: