1. European Application A Power Point Presentation as a part of the Comenius Project „Getting along in Europe“ by Germany

2. Overview 1.Introduction „European Application“ European Application 2.European Application a)Curriculum Vitae b)Covering letter c)Appendix 3. Job interview

3. 1.Introduction „Opening doors for learning and working in Europe!“ "We are not searching for role models!" Hans-Christoph Kürn, Recruiting manager at Siemens in Munich says – we don´t need photos for staff decisions. Only facts. This is how the European Application works. Important is only the applicant´s knowledge, capability and experience. Behaviour that´s common in Germany may be a severe mistake in Italy. That´s the reason for creating a European Application.

4. „We don´t have lots of jobs in our region. I may have to apply in other countries, too.“ „I´m going to graduate this year. Afterwards I´d like to work in an international company.“ „I´m searching for an internship abroad to increase my knowledge of the Englisch language.“ After school – what´s next?

5. a)Curriculum Vitae (CV) Personal information - First name/ Surname - Address - Telephone - Fax - E-Mail - Date of birth - Gender Desired employment/ Occupational field Work experience

6. Education and training - Dates - Title of qualification awarded - Principal subjects - Name and type of organisation - Providing education and training Personal skills and competences - Mother tongue - Other languages - Social skills - Organisational skill - Computer skills Additional information

7. b)Covering letter 1.Why do you apply to this company for a job? 2.Why do you apply for this job? 3.What qualifies you for this job? 4. How does the company profit by employing you? European Application The covering letter is supposed to answer the following questions:

8. Checklist Covering letter: European Application Not more than one page Adress the person responsible by name Short and precise sentences Don´t repeat your CV but tell the company why they should take you

9. 3.The job interview European Application