Your CV demonstrates that you are qualified for the role in question. This means you need to consider which roles you have held where you carried out tasks that are also relevant to your next job. You should describe these in such a way that every reader can immediately see what you bring to the […]
You should choose achievements from areas that are relevant to the future job. Otherwise, it might suggest that you are actually interested in many things other than the advertised role. When it comes to setbacks, however, it is advisable to focus on other areas. Nevertheless, you should establish a link to the world of work […]
You should always mention your Matura or the school where you took your Matura. Some employers are interested in whether you attended a grammar school or a vocational secondary school.
Only if they prevent you from doing the job well. Weaknesses make candidates seem human and authentic. If you are aware of your weaknesses and can deal with them constructively, you demonstrate that you are aware of your potential and your limitations.
It’s important to show an interest in a good work-life balance – there’s no question about that. Nevertheless, you shouldn’t get straight to the point. It’s better to ask what a typical working day is like at the company and what the general working hours are. You can draw your own conclusions from that as […]
Under no circumstances should you use a smaller font size, as this reduces readability. You can omit less relevant work experience, jobs from a long time ago, and educational history. The ‘Interests & Hobbies’ section can also be shortened or omitted entirely.
Ideally, you should ask follow-up questions from time to time to encourage a dialogue. If, at the end of the interview, you are asked whether you have any questions, you should ask three to five of your own. One of these will probably be about how the application process will proceed or when you can […]
In any case, you should highlight those that are particularly relevant to the role in question. Most job adverts contain clear guidance on this. If you have additional qualifications and knowledge that could be a further advantage – such as additional language skills – you should mention these too! You should also consider which of […]
Once you have carefully reviewed the job advertisement in terms of responsibilities, experience and skills, look for relevant examples from your (professional) career. It is advisable to start with the most recent ones and then list them in order of importance. You should also mention the most important aspects right at the start. This way, […]
You could imagine telling your best friend why you’re so keen to get this job at this company. Polish up these sentences a little stylistically, and you’ll have a valuable contribution to your application.
