Curriculum vitae: that belongs on the cover page

In addition to the cover letter, curriculum vitae and certificates, the application also includes a chic cover page. This allows you to add a little value to your application documents and thus clearly stand out from the competition. Because you know: the first impression counts ...

Spice up application with cover sheet

A cover page is not absolutely necessary for your application documents, but it does matter. In the job market you will find many job offers where you can score well with a cover sheet.

• The cover sheet belongs behind the cover letter, then your CV and various certificates and evidence follow.
• You design the cover page informatively and with a clear structure. Avoid getting bored with redundant information right from the start of your application. Instead, surprise you with a successful introduction to your resume and other documents.
• A large, professional photo that you can effectively place on the cover page contributes to a good cover page. Avoid standard application photos, as you can usually find them in the upper corner of the résumé.
• Use the cover sheet to clearly indicate the address, telephone number and email address again.
• You can also briefly summarize the most interesting professional stages for the desired position on the cover sheet. But please only the most striking key points, such as: completed computer science studies in 2010, computer scientist at PC-Control since 2011.
• You can confidently give yourself the heading "Application" on the cover sheet, the personnel officer should be clear even without your "discreet" note what the documents are about. Instead, make a brief note of which position you are interested in. For example: Job posting software developer.
• You can find templates for your cover page in all common office packages. If you are using Microsoft Word, go to the "Insert" tab. In the ribbon you will find the "Cover page" option in the "Pages" section. If you click on it, you will be offered numerous cover page variants. The spectrum ranges from modern to traditional.

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On the next page you will find many samples for application letters.