This question is usually asked when you’re applying for a job that isn’t based in your home town. However, it may also be the case that the job involves a lot of travelling or requires a temporary move. To be able to give as specific an answer as possible, you should ask yourself in advance […]
For HR professionals, the following points are important when making a decision: – Do you fit in with the company and the team? – Have you read the job advertisement and understood it correctly? – Do you have the necessary skills and competencies for the advertised role? – Do you demonstrate the necessary motivation to […]
In your cover letter, you should focus primarily on the points that are important for the role and the company. This is the best way to demonstrate that you are the right person for the role. All other information can be found in your CV.
When HR professionals ask about your motivation, they want to find out about your working style and your personality. Your answer can give them an insight into what drives you and demonstrate a genuine passion for the job. The more enthusiasm you convey in your voice, the more convincing you will come across.
Don’t let a number dictate your decision; instead, consider which of your additional qualifications are relevant to the job you’re applying for. By listing only the qualifications that are relevant to the role, you’ll make it clear that you’ve read the job advertisement carefully.
If you receive an invitation to a job interview, you should reply as soon as possible. Ideally, on the same day or the following day. Anything else will cast doubt on your motivation.
It depends on the wording: words such as ‘ideally’ or ‘desirable’ indicate a non-mandatory requirement, i.e. not an absolute prerequisite. With ‘required’, the situation is different. ‘Initial work experience’ means that you have already had a taste of the working world and that your expertise is not purely theoretical. Where ‘relevant’ or ‘pertinent’ work experience […]
Be careful not to speak negatively about your former employer. Always frame your reason for wanting to change jobs in a positive light and focus on the direction in which you wish to develop your career. In other words, focus more on why you want to work in the new role or at the new […]
The correct way to write this is: without a comma after it, or indeed without any punctuation at all – so no full stop, exclamation mark or anything similar. Furthermore, the closing salutation is separated from the rest of the text. So you write your final sentence, then start a new paragraph, insert your closing […]
It’s important to stay focused and engaged here, and not to sit back and relax. Look at the person you’re speaking to and nod to show that you’re paying attention. You can take notes for questions you may have later. As you’ve researched the company beforehand, you can also weave in the information you’ve gathered.
