Your goal when applying: To stick out and to make a good impression. It is essential that your application portfolio includes all relevant documents, is well structured and tailored to the job opening.
Are you unsure of what format is common in Germany and which documents are part of an application portfolio? We have prepared checklists as well as sample documents for inspiration. Furthermore, you are welcome to use our free-of-charge CV and application portfolio check – simply contact us!
You would like to get feedback on your application documents? You are welcome to make an appointment with us: We will have a look at your documents (cover letter, CV, corresponding job opening), give you some feedback, and point out suggestions for improvement. According to your preferences, we can make a personal appointment, or give you feedback via telephone, skype or email.
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If you are unsure about how to start your CV, have a look at the following video - it will give you a thorough overview on how to create a CV in German. The online lecture was realised in cooperation with the Jena University of Applied Sciences (EAH Jena), the Friedrich Schiller University Jena (FSU Jena) and the ThAFF/Welcome Center Thuringia.
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With the "Welcome Center Thuringia" the ThAFF provides assistance to foreign skilled professionals – for example when it comes to work and residence regulations, applications in Thuringia and searching for the right point of contact.
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Thuringia has various professional possibilities to offer – find out more at the business contact fair academix Thüringen! Each year more than 100 Thuringian companies encounter about 2000 skilled professionals.
Thuringia's only job fair for commuters and potential returnees takes place every year on the Saturday before Pentecost to support "your comeback home".
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