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Speculative Application Service — no job posting, no problem
Our speculative application service goes beyond repurposed cover letters. We research your target company, craft a compelling application, and show you how to follow up — without being pushy.
Why most speculative applications get ignored
A cold application without a job posting is harder — but when done right, it can be the most direct path to your dream employer.
No job posting as an anchor
Without a specific role, there's no clear thread. Writing "I'm interested in your company" without naming concrete value lands you straight in the trash.
Generic cover letter with no research
Most speculative applications are rewritten standard cover letters. Recruiters spot this immediately — and if you show you don't know the company, you won't get invited.
Wrong contact person or no personal address
"To the HR department" is a rejection waiting to happen. A strong speculative application goes to a specific person — and that requires research.
No follow-up plan
Speculative applications often go unanswered. If you don't know how to follow up without being pushy, you're leaving your best opportunity on the table.
What a professional speculative application needs
Target company analysis before the first word
We research your target company: current projects, growth areas, challenges. The cover letter shows you know what you're talking about — and why you're relevant right now.
Concrete value instead of generic phrases
Instead of "I'm motivated and a team player," we articulate: What can you specifically solve for this company? Which problem, which gap, which bottleneck?
Right contact person — researched, not guessed
We help you identify the right person to address — whether through LinkedIn, the company website, or other public sources. Personalized outreach makes all the difference.
Follow-up strategy without pressure
After 10–14 days without a reply, following up isn't pushy — it's professional. We show you when, how, and in what tone to follow up so you stay positively top of mind.
Live-Beispiel
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Sarah Chen
Marketing Manager · Berlin
Recruiter-Feedback
- Conversion-Rate um 23 % gesteigert — starke Eröffnung
- Keywords aus Stellenanzeige natürlich eingebaut
- Persönlichkeit erkennbar — kein KI-Einheitsbrei
How it works
How your speculative application is created
Name your target company + desired role
Tell us which company you want to approach and what type of position you're targeting. No job posting needed.
Company analysis and contact research
We analyze the target company and research the right contact person. The cover letter is based on real insights — not pulled from a template.
Tailored cover letter + optimized CV
The cover letter demonstrates concrete value for the target company. Your CV is keyword-optimized for the target industry. Everything is aligned and consistent.
Follow-up strategy included
You receive a clear recommendation: when to follow up, what to write or say, and how to get the conversation started — friendly, professional, no pressure.
What you get
- Target company analysis (current focus areas, challenges)
- Researched contact person
- Individual cover letter highlighting concrete value
- ATS-optimized resume (PDF + DOCX)
- Follow-up strategy with sample wording
- Ready in 2–3 business days
How much does a speculative application service cost?
From 149 € — including CV and target company analysis
One-time payment, no subscription. The Starter package includes CV, cover letter, and follow-up strategy. Tax-deductible as income-related expenses in Germany.
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