Application guides
Everything you need to know about CVs, ATS checks, cover letters and applying successfully in Germany.
Cover letter without a named contact: the right salutation
No name in the job posting? How to find the contact person anyway, and the correct salutation for a German cover letter when you can't.
Free ATS check: how to test your CV before you hit send
How to test for free whether your CV is ATS-ready: the copy-paste test, a checklist, and what matters in the German market.
Opening lines for your application: examples that don't sound like clichés
The first sentence of your cover letter decides. How to avoid the tired 'Hiermit bewerbe ich mich' and start with an opening that sticks.
Optimizing your CV for ATS: the guide for the German job market
ATS optimization for German applications: the tabular CV, German job titles, the photo dilemma and DIN 5008. Concrete steps instead of US tips.
Gaps in your CV: how to explain them properly in a German CV
Presenting CV gaps honestly and confidently: what counts as a gap in the German market, how to phrase it, and what to leave out.
What is an ATS? The guide for your CV
ATS stands for Applicant Tracking System. How this recruiting software filters CVs and how you optimize yours for it.