Course Tag: Job application training

A Job application coaching is a targeted measure that supports you in creating application documents and preparing for job interviews. It is aimed at jobseekers, career starters, people returning to work or people who want to make a career change. The coaching helps you to highlight your individual strengths and improve your chances on the job market.

Aims of application coaching

1. Preparation of professional application documents:
   • Create or optimize your CV, cover letter and cover sheet.
   • Design of the documents according to current standards.
   • Adaptation of the application to specific job offers.
2. Preparation for job interviews:
   • Training for job interviews.
   • Dealing with difficult questions (e.g. gaps in your CV, salary requirements).
   • Self-confident appearance and body language.
3. Professional orientation:
   • Clarify your own goals, strengths and weaknesses.
   • Support in the search for suitable positions.
   • Tips for using job boards and networks such as LinkedIn or XING.
4. Self-marketing:
   • Improvement of personal appearance.
   • Development of a convincing self-presentation.
   • Building a professional online profile.
5. Knowledge of the labor market:
   • Information on sectors, companies and current trends.
   • Support in making contact with employers.
   • Strategies for unsolicited applications.

Application coaching process

1. Initial consultation:
   • Analysis of your professional situation and goals.
   • Discussion of your previous application strategies.
2. Optimization of the application documents:
   • Feedback on existing documents.
   • Creation of new documents with professional support.
3. Training for job application situations:
   • Role plays and simulations of job interviews.
   • Exercises for salary negotiations and self-presentation.
4. Individual advice:
   • Job search strategies.
   • Tips for dealing with rejections and feedback.
5. Aftercare:
   • Support with specific applications.
   • Further tips after the coaching.

Who benefits from application coaching?

• JobseekersPeople who want to get back to work after a long break.
• Career starterGraduates and students preparing for their first job.
• Experienced professionalsPeople who want to reorient themselves professionally or develop further.
• MigrantsPeople who want to work in a new country and need support with local application standards.

How can I finance application coaching?

1. Activation and placement voucher (AVGS):
   • Issued by the employment agency or job center.
   • Assumption of costs for job application coaching with a certified provider.
2. Privately financed coaching:
   • Bookable directly with many providers.
3. Support from employers:
   • Some companies offer job application coaching as part of outplacement programs.

Duration of application coaching

• Brief coaching1-3 sessions (e.g. for specific concerns such as resume optimization).
• Intensive coachingSeveral weeks to cover all aspects of the application process.
• Online coachingFlexible organization, often via video conferencing.

Advantages of application coaching

• Individual supportAdvice tailored to your personal situation.
• Professional expertiseTips and support from experienced coaches.
• Strengthen self-confidence: Confidence in the application process and during interviews.
• Higher chances of successBetter application results through optimized strategies.

Application coaching is a valuable investment in your professional future and can help you achieve your goals faster and more efficiently.