Employee : The perfect application portfolio
By Career Counseling

A complete application portfolio includes the following documents:

Cover letter

You explain why you are interested in the advertised position and why you are the perfect candidate for it; you describe your most important qualifications based on professional successes and experience; as a career starter, you convince with motivation, personality and competencies also outside the field.

Resume with photo

Well-structured, neatly formatted, visually appealing, free of spelling and grammatical errors; complete details of educational background and professional experience, including additional qualifications.

Letter of motivation

A convincing letter of motivation will leave a lasting impression and set you apart from other applicants. What do you know about the company and why are you interested in it? What are your career goals? Describe your professional skills, professional experience and personal strengths in more detail. You can elaborate on information that is already listed in the cover letter. Emphasize your interest in getting to know the company better. With creative formulations and individual accounts of your experiences, you increase your chances of being invited to a personal interview.