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Do you have questions about your application? We can help you! Learn from our team of experienced HR Managers and Staffing Specialists the right strategy and tools to manage the application process successfully.

Your application is more than a business card, it is a portrait of your education, experiences, and personality. Your application is the  opportunity to make a great first impression--so make it count!  Keeping that in mind, take your time and prepare your application carefully, accurately and completely.

First, we recommend that you fill out our online application form - it is clearly structured. Use it to introduce yourself briefly. Second, add your complete set of documents as an attachment to the online application form (PDF or MS Office). The maximum size of the file: 2 MB.

Our application form includes:

Cover Letter

The aim of the cover letter is to explain briefly why you are the right person for our company. Describe briefly who you are, where and how you acquired your knowledge and skills and why you are interested in our company. The cover letter follows a simple structure.

  1. Subject line with job title and source
  2. Salutation
  3. Some sentences about yourself: who you are, why and for which postion you are applying for
  4. Highlight your professional and personal qualifications
  5. The earliest possible starting date
  6. Final sentence
  7. Signature

Do not forget your address with telephone number for further questions.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)

The CV is the highlight of your application and contains in tabular form, key information and arguments. Try to attract the reader's attention and underline your strengths. The CV should include the following information:

  1. Personal data: name, address, phone number, and email
  2. Education: schools and graduation dates including GPA
  3. Higher Education (i.e. Masters, Phd.): majors, thesis topic, GPA
  4. Information about military or civilian service
  5. Apprenticeship: company, working areas and dates
  6. Internships: companies, working area, and dates
  7. Occupation: career steps, companies, working areas and dates
  8. Additional Information: stays abroad, non-university activities, etc.
  9. Special skills: foreign languages, computer skills, additional qualifications, etc.
  10. Hobbies and interests

Please do not forget to mention your hobbies and interests. This will help, you create a complete picture of your personality.

Diplomas and Certificates

Your attachments should include all diplomas and certificates which support your Resume/CV:

  • University diplomas
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Professional documents
  • Documents for studying abroad
  • Documents of additional qualifications

Please pay attention to the quality of the scanned documents.

If you are not able to attach all documents, you can send them upon request or to bring them to the interview.

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