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German Job Application Format

German Version  

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German firms are used to the following, generally accepted and rather elaborate format of job applications. In order to ensure that your application will be considered, we recommend to adhere to these specifications when applying by surface or air mail.
   
1. Cover Letter 

Generate your employers interest! Mention reasons why you chose the addressee as a potential employer. Don't forget to specify the position advertised.

   
2. Tabular Resume

Provide a brief overview regarding the most important information regarding yourself. Describe your training, professional experience as well as other abilities and skills. 

In addition to your educational or professional background, your other interests and activities are also of interest, e.g. jobs, stays abroad, memberships and honorary posts as well as particular knowledge and abilities (e.g. languages).
   
3. Passport Photo

Ensure that you add a current passport photograph your application documents, usually attached to your resume. We recommend you have a professional photographer take your picture.
   
4. Photo Copies

Please attach photocopies of the following documents, if available:

   Final reports of schools attended 
   Job training certificates ( diploma, examination)
   Armed forces report, or report regarding alternative civil duties
   Certificates of employment of former employers 
   Driver's license
   Work and residence permit, if available
   Reports regarding supplementary qualifications (practical training courses)

These documents need not be certified, as do the translations.

Finally: It is no longer necessary to bind your application documents using a folder or to slip each page into a separate plastic jacket. As most employers have departed from this requirement, a paper clip will do.

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