Job application tips

Everything you need for a stand-out job application

To give you a better idea of what to expect when you apply for a job or attend an interview, we've compiled some guides with useful tips and information. You should think of your application as your business card or the first sample of your work that a potential future employer gets to see. For the recruiter looking for an intern or to fill a vacancy, your application provides them with their first impression of you and they will make their initial assessment based on the documents you submit. Applications that have been compiled carelessly, contain mistakes or are incomplete tend to leave a strong (and lasting) negative impression on recruitment managers.

Each semester, we offer talks by company representatives and workshops led by experienced trainers covering a wide range of recruitment-related topics, such as preparing your application, compiling and formatting a CV, and mastering job interviews. See our Events section for more information.

With the introduction of its Europass initiative, the European Union has provided a set of tools (e.g. CV template, language passport) that facilitate recognition of professional skills and academic qualifications from different countries. The Europass CV template can help job applicants present their qualifications and skills in a standardized way if they are looking for employment in Europe. However, if you are thinking of applying for a position in Germany, we would not recommend using the Europass template.

If you are an international student planing to work in Germany, you should take a look at our Student Career Roadmap to get a better picture of the necessary skills and the hurdles that might be involved.

Student Career Roadmap

Individual Counselling and Online Application Document Check

In addition to our events, we offer individual counselling for Saarland University students and graduates to address questions and topics related to your career launch and to provide targeted support throughout the application process. Whether you’d like to explore which jobs match your profile, refine your application documents, or prepare for an upcoming interview, you are welcome to schedule an appointment using our booking tool.

The Career Centre also offers Saarland University students and graduates an Online Application Document Check before applying for a work placement, internship, or graduate position in Germany. We will carefully review your application documents, suggest any necessary improvements, and usually return your documents within 3–5 days. If you would like to make use of this service, please send your cover letter and CV to career(at)uni-saarland.de.

If you are a Saarland University student seeking an internship in a French-speaking country, the GoOut! Service Centre’s website on French-German internships is your first point of contact. There, you can book consultation appointments to plan your internship and find contact details for specific questions about your application and deadlines.

Below you will find some documents for your internship. Please fill them out as much as you can before forwarding them to your responsible examination office.

Please note: The English version is based on the translation provided by www.DeepL.com/Translator.