Make sure the application details the name of the job you want to apply for.

Try to point out your subject-specific as well as your personal qualities in an optimal way in your application. Your current CV, all relevant certificates, and a portrait photo must be part of your application portfolio in any case. Before sending your application, double-check it in order to avoid any mistakes, especially spelling mistakes.

Your application should answer these questions:

• which job are you applying for?
• why are you especially interested in this job?
• what do you expect from your new task?
• why are you particularly suitable for this position?

The first hurdle has been cleared. Now comes the next step, the personal job interview. What counts is the first impression, which should be prepared carefully:

• note the name of your contact person (if applicable)
• collect questions about the company, the assignment, the working environment, and the advanced training possibilities
• think about your salary expectations. Find out what is customary, as may be the case
• it's imperative to be punctual and be authentic in the job interview
• let the conversation be guided by the interviewer
• a firm welcoming handshake also makes a good impression