Application tips for students, graduates, and experienced professionals
Here you will find all the insider tips from our recruiting team on how to impress with your application and excel in the interview.
Ultimate tips for your CV
Get to the point
Short, clear and well structured. Preferably in bullet points. The most recent experience comes first.
Showcase your experience
List relevant responsibilities and Experiences under each of your previous job titles.
Stay true to yourself
Be sure to avoid gaps in your CV. List them transparently(e.g. further training, sabbatical, job seeking, etc.)
Make yourself visible
We would be happy to receive a high-quality photo of you in good light. However, it is not a must and entirely up to you.
Motivational letter – yes or no?
It depends
Basically, it makes sense if you can't fit a piece of information in your CV or if you want to explain something.
Be brief
Maximum one page or less. Highlight particularly important keywords in bold.
Share your motivation
Formulate a strong introductory sentence that specifically relates to the position or the company.
Highlight your strengths
Be specific about the position and the company and intentionally use keywords from the job advertisement that match with your profile.
What other documents do you need?
Which?
Please provide references or certificates that are truly relevant to the job. Quality rather than quantity.
Meaningful
For example, a relevant certificate for the position or your last degree certificate.
Show us your work
In some positions it makes sense to show concrete results of your work.
Structure and clarity
Make it easier for us to review your documents by providing a clear structure and naming of your documents.
Tips for preparing for your job interview
Fix the basics
Find out as much as you can about the company. Think about why Deutsche Telekom should be your employer and why you are the perfect match.
Show us who you are
Prepare a convincing self-presentation. Use the opportunity to highlight the most relevant points from your resume.
Convince us of you
Think about which of your skills and experiences match the requirements in the job advertisement and highlight them.
Ask your questions
Prepare some questions about the company and the position. This shows your interest and motivation.
Do you still have questions about the application? You can find answers here.
We look forward to receiving your application online. If you are unable to do this, we are happy to advise you on 0800 330 6700.
As a general rule, the earliest you could start would be the first of the following month. The actual start date is agreed individually between the advertising unit and the successful candidate.
We recommend that you apply for a specific advertised job position. Your advantage: You can check the application status in the application portal at any time.
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