Application tips

Here’s how to make sure your application has the best possible chance of success.

We are glad that you are interested in starting a career at Bertrandt. Because you only get one chance to leave a good first impression, we offer you here a few tips for increasing your own application’s chances of success. Because your application also ought to make the best impression it can.

 

Tips for the cover letter

        

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You can find the right contact in the job posting.

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Name the exact position and the position reference code in your subject line. If you are applying speculatively, tell us the location you would prefer to work in.

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Tell us why you are applying to us and why you are the right person for the job.

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Give your cover letter a clear structure, which will make it more legible to us. Divide your text into two or three paragraphs and formulate short, pithy sentences.

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Have someone read through your application before you send it off. 

Tips for your CV

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Ideally, you will send in your CV in tabular format, in which the latest event takes the first position.

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Give all information to ensure it reads without gaps. 

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Explain the tasks and add your own keywords to make your experiences concrete.

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Ideally, your CV will demonstrate that you have the abilities and experiences referred to in the cover letter.

Tips for the attachments

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  • CV 
  • Cover letter giving the desired position and location 
  • Your two latest educational certificates 
  • Special qualifications
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Avoid spelling mistakes and make sure your application appears orderly. 

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Please only attach files that can be read by a standard computer to online and email applications. 

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Please do not attach any files to your application that are larger than the maximum of 5 MB.

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For example, Cover_Letter_John_Smith.pdf or CV_Jane_Smith.pdf

Tips for the personal interview

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Find out before your interview about our company and the relevant sectors.

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Practice potential questions that may come up in an interview so that you know what you have ahead of you

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Take care to present a neat exterior – but also make sure you are at ease. 

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Plan enough time to get to the interview so you arrive relaxed and on time

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Try to remain calm while travelling to the interview. Reading a book or listening to music can be a welcome diversion.

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You have been invited to an interview thanks to your qualifications. You are good!

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The interviewer understands your situation and knows that nervousness is normal.