10 tips for a convincing application

1. no repetitions

Cover letter, CV and letter of motivation should complement each other and overlap as little as possible.

2 How does the application process work?

Find out about the application procedure in good time. Compulsory information event? Closing date for applications? Is a taster apprenticeship part of the application process? Are tests required? Does the company prefer applications on paper, by e-mail or online?

3. exact details

In your cover letter, state precisely which apprenticeship you are applying for.

4. engagement with the teaching organisation

Find out about the training company. Refer to things you know about the company in your application. Explain what you like about it.

Excuses will not convince those responsible for the teaching organisation.

5. transparency in matters of grades

The school grades are what they are. There is nothing to hide, but perhaps something to explain. However, excuses will not convince those responsible for teaching.

6. personal letter

Write your application yourself! Write in the first person and about yourself. Why do you want to learn this profession in this company and why are you the right person for it?

7. merge

Merge all documents into a single PDF.

8. testing

Online application: Send a test application to your own address. Can something be optimised?

9. control

Final check: Are the company name, address and name of the person responsible spelt correctly?

10. keep an overview

Keep a list of applications for yourself: to whom sent, name of the person responsible, what is the status? This is valuable if there are many applications running in parallel and the training companies call you back.