Refugees from Ukraine have to apply for jobs on the German labor market on a regular basis. As a result, they are exposed to a great deal of competition. This makes complete and well-prepared application documents all the more important. In the following we describe in more detail, what is requiredat to pay attention to.
A successful application includes an up-to-date, professional resume that is aligned with standards of the German labor market. The resume helps companies to get a quick overview of a person. At the beginning, personal data such as name, contact details and nationality are given. It is helpful here to include the residence title/work permit and tell the company how long the refugee has been in Germany. Then the work experience is listed with time and activity details in reverse chronological order. After that, educational qualifications and skills are listed. Language skills and planned language courses should also be addressed here. Finally, it is optional to mention personal interests and social commitment.
Here we have linked you to an online platform with the help of which you can easily create a resume with a suitable layout.
Examples of resume:
The cover letter - together with the resume - forms the central components of an application and is always at the top. In the cover letter, applicants should introduce themselves, explain their motivation for the position and discuss relevant work experience. If, for example, he/she has already worked in a similar profession in Ukraine, this should be mentioned here. Unless otherwise requested, the text should be written in the language of the job advertisement. Quite difficult for a refugeewho hardly speak German! It is therefore all the more important that you provide support if needed and proofread the cover letter proofread if necessary.
In addition, the cover letter should be clearly structured and not exceed the length of one A4 page. A cover letter is structured as follows:
1. name and address of the applicant
2. recipient address including the name of the contact person
3. place and date (right-justified)
4. subject line (bold)
5. personal salutation
6. main part
7. closing formula with signature
For the initial formulation of a cover letter the site offers anschreiben2go.de offers a helpful format template with text suggestions. Otherwise, you can find a sample template here: Writing a Cover Letter (DE-UK)
In addition to cover letter and resume shouldn attach certificates and other relevant documents to the application. These include language certificates or references from previous employers.
For some professions, a certificate of good conduct is required. This applies, for example, to security-related industries or work with children and young people. Ukrainians can obtain a certificate of good conduct from the Ukrainian Ministry of the Interior at. Here the the person will be issued a digital Ukrainian version, which he can have translated by an interpreter.
A well-groomed Social-media profile on the platforms LinkedIn or Xing can additionally strengthen the professional self-presentation and thus increase the job opportunities of refugees. In addition to a photo and a brief introduction, the profile should also include educational qualifications, certificates and previous work experience. include. Apart from their own profile, the platforms also offer opportunities for job searches and networking in the professional world.
The refugee you accompany can obtain all information via smartphone. However, for the documents for authorities and potential employers*, your mentees usually need PCs to fill out, scan or print out forms. Computers that can be used by the public are available at almost all public libraries (Bib) and vocational information centers (BIZ) at local employment agencies. offer.
