How to write a successful German application - 2 steps
event details
| Date / time | December 16, 2025, 9:30 AM |
| Appointment end | December 16, 2025, 1:00 PM |
| location | Online |
| organizer | International Office | InternationalTalents@THM |
| target group | International students of the THM |
| building | Online |
| Speaker | Iris Heilgendorf | University team of the Federal Employment Agency |
The event is aimed exclusively at international students and addresses issues related to the German job market.
Applying? – Anyone can do that!
And if you're new to job applications, the internet offers a wealth of sample templates and countless pages of helpful tips. You can use entire templates and text modules, or even consult AI. It's quick, practical, and free.
And despite all this readily available information, you might still find it difficult to write a successful application. And anyway, what actually makes an application successful?
In the first module, we'll take a detailed look at employers' perspectives on the application process, giving you a much better understanding of what actually happens to your application after you submit it. With this background, it becomes much easier to move beyond empty phrases and general statements. This will help you learn to highlight your own knowledge and skills to stand out from the competition.
In the second module, you will receive guidance on the layout, structure, and content organization of your resume and cover letter. We will work through sample formatting and wording examples, and you can then apply your insights to your own individual documents.
Event Details: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Modular seminar: You can register for the modules individually or one after the other.
Module 1: Understanding application processes | 9:30 – 10:30 a.m
- Change of perspective: The employer's view
- What exactly are we looking for?
- Selection criteria
Module 2: Implementing your application | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Use preparation to your advantage (competency profile and knowledge of application processes)
- What should I pay attention to when writing a suitable CV?
- What should be included in a convincing cover letter?
What do I do with my certificates?
Registration: Please get in touch by December 11th. online for this event.
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