Job application guides for Germany, Austria & Switzerland
Practical guides to applying for jobs in Germany, Austria and Switzerland: CV, cover letter, interview. Short and specific.
Articles
- CV
Employment gaps on a German CV: a guide for expats
An employment gap on a German CV needs one honest line. How to list a relocation, visa wait, language course or parental leave, and explain it.
· 9 min read
- Cover letter
German cover letter in English: DIN 5008 format
Writing a German cover letter in English? Use the DIN 5008 layout DACH recruiters expect: one A4 page, subject line, evidence. Annotated example inside.
· 11 min read
- Applying in DACH
German CV format: your English CV for DACH
German CV format for an English CV: dated table, month dates, personal details, signature and attachments, plus what Austria and Switzerland expect.
· 11 min read
- CV
Do you need a photo on a German CV? Custom vs. the law in DACH
Photo on a German CV: what custom expects, what the AGG says, what a good Bewerbungsfoto looks like, and how Austria and Switzerland differ.
· 10 min read