Application

The CV provides clear information about your personal details, education and training, professional activities, special knowledge and skills, extra-professional commitments and hobbies.

• Make sure your CV is geared to the job advertisement.
• Structure the CV in a clear and reader-friendly way.
• Make the CV graphically appealing (choice of font, colours, etc.).
• Use a recent, professional photo (optional in Switzerland, but common).
• Think about how you want to present yourself and what you want to reveal about yourself.
• Highlight experience and skills that are relevant to the job.
• Check your file for mistakes (content, spelling, grammar). 
  
  

Your letter of motivation expresses your interest and motivation for the job.
Base your motivation letter on the job advertisement.

• Start with an appealing introductory sentence that arouses interest.
• Highlight your interest in the company, the job and the corresponding tasks.
• Try to convey motivation, commitment and enthusiasm.
• Point out your competences, experience and skills that are relevant for the job.
  
• Use the requirements profile described in the job advertisement as a guideline for this. Include concrete examples from your biography as often as possible.
• Pay attention to spelling and grammatical correctness and to a fluent and nuanced writing style.
• Have your letter proofread.
   

Enclose a copy of your Bachelor's and/or Master's degree. If you do not have a degree yet, you can enclose a current version of your study record. If you have already completed a previous course of study, you can also submit the relevant certificates.
 

A complete application file should include references from your previous jobs.

• Every employee has the right to receive a reference.
• Even if you are still employed, you can ask for an interim reference at any time (e.g. if there is a change of function, department or supervisor).
• In the case of internships or short periods of employment, a confirmation of employment is often issued instead of a reference.
• The reference must be complete, favourable and truthful.

A reference is a matter to be negotiated, if you are dissatisfied with the reference, talk to your superior and submit an alternative proposal in writing.

• More comprehensive information on the subject (in German)
   

Attach the relevant diplomas and certificates to your application. This includes, for example, language diplomas, diplomas from computer courses or other further training.