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Checklist for application documents

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Apply well prepared: Here you will find a checklist for your application documents - from the job advertisement to the cover letter and CV.

Job advertisement

  • The position and the company‘s offer are a good fit for me and my expectations.
  • My qualifications and my knowledge and experience match the requirements of the job advertisement.
  • I can well imagine working at the location mentioned and have already informed myself about the city and the region.
  • I know in which form the application documents should be sent and have prepared all documents and attachments (e.g. application photo, translations).

Cover Letter

  • My cover letter is no longer than one A4 page.
  • I have addressed the cover letter to a specific person, or no one is known.
  • I have described why I am interested in the position.
  • I have described why I am very well suited and qualified for this position.
  • If questions/requirements were asked in the job advertisement, I have answered them (e.g. salary expectations, possible starting date).

Curriculum vitae

  • My CV is well structured and uniformly formatted.
  • My CV is no longer than two A4 pages.
  • My CV contains personal data as well as information on professional experience, professional development, education and schooling, skills and qualifications.
  • There are no gaps in the chronological information on my CV.
  • I have provided all possible evidence requested in the job advertisement.
  • I have a professional photo for my application or I am not using a photo.

Certificates

  • I have enclosed relevant certificates of school education and/or training or studies - with a German translation if required.
  • I have enclosed relevant certificates of additional qualifications - with German translation if required - or they are not available.
  • I have enclosed references from previous employment or internships - with a German translation if required - or they are not available.

Sending the application documents

  • I have compiled my application documents in one PDF document.
  • The file corresponds the required maximum size (e.g., 5 MB).
  • I send my application documents within the required deadline or there is no deadline for submitting the documents.