Application tips

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I am very well positioned for job applications. The feedback from Career Service on all my questions has been very helpful.
Jasmin, student

A good application is always unique. Five applications tailored to the desired employer/internship are more promising than 100 blind applications and application samples from the Internet, where only names and small details are exchanged. We support you in all phases of the application and give you tips for a perfect application.

On this page, we provide you with tips for a successful application process and information on other application-related topics.

Application preparation
Writing the application
Convincing in the selection process
Other important information

Application preparation

Interpret job postings

Job advertisements can and should be used specifically for the preparation of the documents.

Unsolicited application

I don't want to just wait for the right job posting, how do I design a speculative application?

Application creation to-do list

The most important points for a really good application at a glance.

Cover letter

Here you describe in short and concise sentences your most important qualifications for the desired position.

Resume

Here you will find the most important tips for the design of the resume in your application.

Interview

The application was successful, you have an interview. Now you "only" have to get through it successfully.

Assessment Center

The assessment center is a special form of job interview.

Salary

Salary expectations and how to deal with them play an essential role in the job interview at the latest.

Soft Skills

Soft skills play a major role in the application - but how can you use them sensibly and in an appropriate dose?

English application

The English-language application differs from the German application far more than just in language.

Scholarships

What scholarships are there and which ones are suitable for me? We give you an overview.

Career areas and application portals of companies

More and more employers, especially large companies, have their own career sites and applicant portals. How to deal with them?