

Team Trenkwalder
over 1 year ago
•3 min read
How to make your application a success
Tips for a successful application portfolio
You are looking for a new professional challenge and want to impress your potential employer with your application portfolio?
The application portfolio is the be-all and end-all of every application. It is your figurehead and summarises who you are, what skills you have and where you have already worked. You will need it both for an analogue application, i.e. on paper, and for a digital application by e-mail.
These 5 steps will put you at the top of the application pile.
Tip 1: The classic application documents should follow a certain order and usually consist of a cover letter, cover sheet (optional), CV, references, certificates and/or work samples.
Tip 2: For a written application, you should choose a high-quality cardboard application folder in a neutral, elegant colour, such as black, dark blue or bordeaux.
Tip 3: For an e-mail or online application, you should combine all documents, including the cover letter, in one PDF.
Tip 4: When sending by e-mail, pay attention to the file size. The guideline is a maximum of 5 MB.
Tip 5: Be sure to write a short accompanying text in the e-mail and refer to the full application file with the detailed cover letter.
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