International applications
International applications
Application documents
When it comes to applying for a job, every country has its own standards. Your documents should in any case be
- well structured and with a clear message,
- adjusted to the specific employer and job offer,
- as brief and informative as possible,
- composed in the national language or in English,
- focused on your practical experience.
Job interview
The first job interview for an international job or internship usually takes place via telephone or video-call. Generally speaking, there are a lot of common elements compared to a face-to-face interview, especially relating to the structure and frequently asked questions
Top 10 tips for interview preparation
- Use a reputable name for your account
- Check the technology and lighting in advance by calling a friend
- Make sure to use a neutral and cleaned up background
- Wear formal and appropriate clothes
- Rehearse the welcome text and a short presentation of yourself, relevant experiences and competences in advance
- Prepare questions for the employer
- Freshen up specific vocabulary and research the "wording", the company uses on their website
- Hang up documents with relevant keywords next to the screen so you can look on them discreetly
- Pay Attention to articulation, calm gestures and eye contact during the interview
- At the end of the interview, thank the interviewer for the conversation and eventually write a short follow-up email