How do I best apply?
The cover letter – your individual visiting card
An individually designed cover letter can be a persuasive way of showing us your
professional and personal qualities. What is important is that your cover letter
always focuses directly on the requirements of the job. We’re happy to give
you some tips on what a powerful and persuasive cover letter might look like.
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Make sure that the cover letter does not exceed one page in length.
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Break the letter up into paragraphs to make it easier to read.
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Show how your skills and knowledge are relevant to the post.
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Your cover letter should answer the following questions: Why are you applying? What
do you find interesting in the post? What qualifications do you have? What career
expectations do you have?
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What you should not do
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Do not just list the points on your CV/resumé in chronological order.
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Do not simply list your skills; rather, show how they relate to your past work.
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The CV/resumé – your key to success
Your CV/resumé gives the reader an overview of your scholastic and
professional career. As is the case with the cover letter, the form is important.
For this reason you should divide it up in a way that conveys the sense and shows
an eye for attractive design.
One option is to divide it into four sections:
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Personal data: Surname, first name, place and date of birth, address, marital status.
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Education: This includes all scholastic, university and professional courses. In
order to distinguish yourself from other applicants it is recommended to list not
only examined subjects and grades obtained but also specialised courses or special
areas of study, assignments carrried out during training, the title of your dissertation,
and any awards received.
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Professional history: List the phases in your professional life and their duration,
the precise nature of your work along with your tasks and areas of responsibility.
It is always a good idea to draw special attention to every promotion, especially
those within a company.
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Special knowledge and further qualifications. This point covers details of skills
that you have gained outside the strict confines of schooling and career, knowledge
of languages and IT, as well as information on further education, honorary commitments,
membership of associations, and special interests that are relevant to the post
or underline important traits of character.
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Application portfolio or online application?
Whether you opt for a traditional application portfolio or an online application,
the important thing is always to make sure that your documentation is complete.
In addition to an individual cover letter and an informative CV/resumé you
also need copies of your school diplomas and testimonials. Place these in the same
order as they are mentioned in your resumé. In the case of school certificates
final grades are sufficient.
How do I prepare for the interview with SOLCOM?
Information about the firm
Before a personal discussion gather detailed information about our business
model. What are our areas of activity? What principles is the firm bound by? Why
do you want to work for us? Information about the position: find out everything
about the post that you have applied for. Clarify possible questions beforehand.
Why would you like to accept this posting?
Punctuality
Understand that punctuality is important. This shows that you can be relied upon
as far as discussions and project deadlines are concerned. So make sure that you
leave sufficient time for your journey.
Appearance
Make sure that your appearance is neat and dress in a professional way if
you are invited for interview.
Greeting
A firm handshake accompanied by a smile and eye contact with the interviewer
demonstrates self-confidence – and has a positive effect on your counterpart.
CV/Resumé
Bring an up-to-date CV along with you and think how you can best explain
the individual phases of your career. Above all, enjoy yourself – and also
react in a friendly way to tricky questions.
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