Career Service International

1. The most common method of application in Germany is online application via the career portal of the respective company. Suitable job advertisements are mainly found on job portals on the internet.
   
   
2. Large companies, in particular, receive a very large number of applications (>200). Therefore, your application should be formulated in a manner relevant to the job advertisement and the document check/response can take a few weeks. Be patient – wait until at least two weeks after submission to inquire about the current status of your application.
   
   How does the application process from the perspective of an HR employee works?
   
   
3. Although the application process in Germany varies depending on the company size, company form/structure and position to be filled, many steps are similar, so you can prepare yourself well for the application process:
   
   - Useful information on application documents
   - Helpful tips on interviews
   - Individual coaching in the Career Service International

In addition, we recommend further websites/literature on the topic:

• Application process explained (in German): https://karrierebibel.de/bewerbungsprozess/
• Becoming a specialist in Germany
  The "Make it in Germany" initiative offers comprehensive advice on living in Germany, visas, finding a job and much more.
• WelKMU: The path to a successful career start. You can borrow a brochure (in German) with tips on application documents, interviews, legal basics (Immigration Office) and career planning from us in office B2.06.
• Literature tip (in German): Claus Peter Müller-Thurau, Bewerben in Deutschland (ISBN: 978-3-648-08645-2) Available to borrow from the library.

The most important tips on applications and the most common mistakes made by international applicants are summarized here:

• Read the company's job advertisement carefully until you have understood everything.
• Avoid sending a standard application to multiple companies! A good application always relates specifically to the job profile in question.
• Attend the free workshops of the gP Career Workout on the topic of application documents and/or interview training.
• You can also find important information and tips on preparing application documents and interviews on the Career Service homepage.
• Before submitting your application, feel free to make use of our application document check in the Career Service to increase your chances of a successful application.
• If you have subject-related questions relating to the internship semester, the internship advisor(s) for your study program can also help you. Make sure to take care of this early enough (preferably a year before, no later than six months before the start of the internship semester!)

Contact partner for questions relating to German as a foreign language: 

Miriam Riegger 

from the institution Center for Languages and Intercultural Communication (ZSI)

On the German labor market, relevant practical experience, a good network and clear goals are often decisive factors in being the chosen candidate for a job.

Therefore:

1. Think about what your career goals are - the events offered by the gP Career Workout are useful in this context
2. Gain practical experience relevant to your career goal- you can find current advertisements for internships and other vacancies HERE.
3. Use the opportunities to make contact with potential employers at the next career trade fairs. You can introduce yourself personally to the companies at the Augsburg University of Applied Sciences' "Pyramid" recruitment fair.
4. To prepare yourself, look at these application tips and interview information. There you will find answers to the questions "How do I write an application?" and "What should I expect at an interview?".

Do you want to gain a foothold in the German labor market after your studies? Are you looking for a student job, an internship or a permanent job?

• Where can I find a suitable vacancy?
• How do I write an application in Germany?
• How can I prepare myself for an interview? What should I expect?

Career Service International also offers you individual application coaching where you can receive assistance with your application documents and discuss your personal application strategy.

Feel free to arrange an appointment!