The written or digital application represents the first step towards a potential job for most people. A good application is the key for success.

There are many opportunities to apply for jobs. Send hard-copy application documents by post is classic. Many companies now want the documents sent as email or even easier via an application form on the Internet. However, certain documents and formalities are standard. Application documents should contain always a custom cover letter and curriculum vitae designed as a tabular with photograph. In the letter, please explain your application on the spot. You explain why you are interested in this job and why you are qualified for the appropriate job. Tabular curriculum vitae is short and a summary of the personal and professional career reduced to the essentials.

All relevant personal data should be included. All stations of your previous professional life should be honest and consistently listed. Here you look mainly for completeness and transparency. Misrepresentation or euphemisms are here out of place. As described in the previous chapters, proof of education, training is essential. You are always part of the application documents that you send to potential employers.

You should make sure that these are gapless as possible, so do you have all documents of schools, universities or workplaces. You can find any support on the Internet regarding the creation of application documents and whose composition. To find good help, for example on the Web pages of the employment agencies or various job portals. These range from general tips, fill tools to finished forms and forms already finished and ready to use. Individual advice on the application process provides the employment agencies as well as the private personnel service provider. You should take some of the above mentioned offerings if you feel insecure with regard to content, design, wording, or anything else regarding your application documents.