For a complete application you need a motivational letter, a curriculum vitae and possible references like certificates, employment reference letters or evaluations from internships.

Distinguish yourself from other candidates! In the motivational letter you are able to tell us more about yourself and your motivation to join our company. Certificates and evaluations are important parts of an application as well, however, a motivational letter is far more personal and you can use it to emphasize your individual strengths. For us it is most important to know the reason why you would like to do an apprenticeship/ internship in our company. What do you like about our company, our products and the position?

The Curriculum vitae should display your complete and gapless carrier development. It is common to use a structure with personal data, education training and internships / work experience. An additional application photo of yourself makes it more personal, however it is up to you if you wish to attach a picture or not.

What belongs to a complete application? A motivational letter, a curriculum vitae, certificates and references– plenty of possibilities to make mistakes. “It is important that the candidate refers directly to the job he is applying for”, says Sibylle Engelkestock (HR Department). The candidate has to direct and refer his qualifications to the vacancy and to elaborate what additional value he/she can add to the company. “The candidate should put emphasize on submitting all required information and complete documents. This way we can choose the candidates more precisely and suitable.”

You cleared the first hurdle and are invited to the job interview. How do you make a good first impression? Be yourself and do not try to be someone else. However, being punctual and appropriate clothing is of course obligatory. Further, you should prepare yourself upfront for this important date. It is important to know about the company and to have an idea about the job description. Present yourself with all your strength, but also know about your weaknesses. We are searching for those candidates who fit us best. But do you fit to us? Use the opportunity to ask all your questions and to get as much information about your new job / apprenticeship as possible. Because we want to shape your apprenticeship with you successfully within the next 3 years.

Of course not! This is depending on the job you are applying for, but especially in interviews for jobs that involve less customer contact, it is fine to chose a more casual outfit. Nevertheless, it is still better to be overdressed than underdressed. Don’t think about your job too rigidly, a mutual dialogue is always the best basis for a job interview.