How to find internship abroad? Job Application Guide
- 1. Projekt współfinansowany ze środków Unii Europejskiej w ramach Europejskiego Funduszu Rozwoju Regionalnego Dotacje na innowacje - Inwestujemy w Waszą przyszłość How to find an internship abroad? Germany, France, UK, Norway, Switzerland, Austria- 6 top destinations to work abroad. --Job Application Guide
- 2. Dear Job Seekers, We chose the 3 largest European economies (according to their GDP in 2013). These are Germany, France and UK The other 3 countries have the biggest GDP per capita. These are Norway, Switzerland and Austria. We have not included Luxembourg in the guide (although is has biggest GDP per capita) due to the fact that this country has relatively small economy. We hope this Guide will be useful while looking for an internship abroad as well as developing your personal career knowledge. Enjoy reading. Bartosz Żyła | Marcin Kotus Creators of portal Feender.com
- 3. How to send an application? When applying to a German company, you need to a certain set of supporting documents (for your job application). These are a resume, a converting letter, your photo and letters of recommendation. It is highly recommended to put them in a one file, witch you should send be email or use an application form. Germany Capitol Population (2011) GDP (2012) currency oficial language Berlin 80 327 900 total: 3400,6 mld USD, per capita: 41 513 USD euro (EUR) German How recruiters communicate with applicants? It is very often that they call you on your mobile phone. They only use emails to send and receive documents. Anti-discrimination rules According to the AGG() law it id forbidden to ask the applicants about their : health family plans financial status sexual orientation
- 4. Germans– well known for their attention to details– assess everything. Not only your skills or wisdom will be considered but also your haircut, clothes or even jewellery you wear on the interview. Be careful about speaking directly. Even if you are asked to criticize something or somebody you should think twice before answering. This might be a test if you can resist the temptation to criticize. Germany Capitol Population (2011) GDP (2012) currency oficial language Berlin 80 327 900 total: 3400,6 mld USD, per capita: 41 513 USD The largest German companies (according to Forbes) with the links to their career websites: 1. Volkswagen Group euro (EUR) 2. Allianz German 3. Daimler 4. Siemens 5. BMW Group
- 5. How to send an application? An application usually consists of a resume and covering letter. Do not be surprised if you are asked to hand- write your supporting documents and then post them. Some of the recruiters require your documents to be handwriting because the might like to have them scrutinized by graphologists. France Capitol Population (2013) GDP (2012) currency official language Paris 65 586 000 total : 2613,9 mld USD, per capita: 41 223 USD euro (EUR) French How recruiters communicate with applicants? Both email and post are used to communicate with applicants. Anti- discrimination rules. It is recommended to answer every question. Note that you can be asked question that don’t concern your professional career. However, there is an exception to that rule. You don’t have to say whether you have children or not. Recruiters need to trust you, because according to French law the are forbidden to verify the authenticity of data provided in your application.
- 6. Usually, at the end of a job interview you will be informed about the next stages of recruitment. If you finish your job interview end you are not told about any next steps it means the recruiter is giving you a hint that this is the end of recruitment. France Capitol Population (2013) GDP (2012) currency official language Paris 65 586 000 total : 2613,9 mld USD, per capita: 41 223 USD euro (EUR) French The largest France companies (according to Forbes) with the links to their career websites. 1. BNP Paribas 2. 3. 4. 5. Total AXA Group Sanofi EDF
- 7. How to send an application? Most of applications are sent via application forms created by professional recruitment companies. Usually, you can download those from given links. If there are no links, you need to contact the recruiter directly and ask them to send it to you. United Kingdom capitol Population (2011) GDP (2012) currency Official language London 63 181 775 total: 2476,6 mld USD, per capita: 39 160 USD ponds (GBP) English How recruiters communicate with applicants? Recruiters prefer to contact you on your mobile phone. The final decision about accepting or rejecting candidate is sent via snail mail. Anti-discrimination rules According to British law question concerning religion or sexual orientation are illegal. Recruiter must not discriminate you against sex, race, disability, sexual orientation and your age.
- 8. The largest France companies (according to Forbes) with the links to their United Kingdom career websites capitol Population (2011) GDP (2012) currency Official language Brits are sensitive about the number of characters and words. If you surpass the limits (wherever they may be, a letter or a form) you are very likely to fail in the recruitment process. According to British law, recruiters need to identify you to check whether you can work in UK legally. That is why you should take a passport of your national ID card. There is a well-known proverb „Gentlemen do not talk about money”. In UK, salaries are always mentioned in job offers. That is why they are not negotiable and you decide to go against it you are likely to decrease your chances of landing a job. London 63 181 775 total: 2476,6 mld USD, per capita: 39 160 USD funt (GBP) English The largest British companies (according to Forbes) with the links to their career websites. 1. HSBC Holdings 2. BP 3. Vodafone 4. Prudential 5. Standard Chartered
- 9. How to send an application? Most of applications are sent via applications forms online. Foreigners can fill them up either in English or in any Scandinavian language. If you decide to send your application in a Scandinavian language be aware that you need to speak this language. Recruiters are really sensitive to this case, as your language competences are going to be carefully scrutinized. Norway capitol Population (2011) GDP (2012) currency Official language Oslo 5 057 000 total: 499,6 mld USD, per capita: 9 170 USD Norwegian Koron(NOK) Norwegian How recruiters communicate with applicants? The communication is accomplished partly by the responders of application forms, though the final decision is sent through traditional post. Anti-discrimination rules According to Norway law questions concerning political views, religion, trade union membership, children, family plan, sexual orientation are forbidden.
- 10. Norway capitol Population (2011) GDP (2012) currency Official language Oslo 5 057 000 total: 499,6 mld USD, per capita: 9 170 USD Norwegian Koron (NOK) Norwegian In Norway candidates usually call HR department in order to ask what to include in the application. While calling you should ask about dress code. Nordic people are not strict about dress code so you should consider dressing casual for the interview . You should avoid sending your job application in bulk. You should customize both your resume and covering letter in order for them to by unique, crafted for a particular job interview. The largest Norwegian companies (according to Forbes) with the links to their career websites. 1. Statoil 2. DNB 3. Telenor 4. Yara International 5. Norsk Hydro
- 11. How to send your application? Online application forms are very popular. But, if you are asked to send a resume and a covering letter, you need to create a customized document. Swiss recruiters are sensible to mass sending application. Switzerland capitol Population (2011) GDP (2012) currency Official languages How recruiters communicate with applicants? Email or snail mail is used by most of recruiters. The final decision about accepting or rejecting candidate is sent via post. Bern 8 014 000 total: 632,4 mld USD, per capita: 79 033 USD Swiss Franc (CHF) German, French, Italian, Romansh Anti-discrimination rules In Switzerland you can be asked all types of question. It is considered ok. to have more control over employees, witch means that candidate – if they really want to land the job- must be prepared to ask all the questions. It is very often that women are asked about their pregnancy plans.
- 12. Switzerland is well known for its strictness and weird regulations. But, if you want to work there you need to obey them. You should avoid making notes during the interview unless you are given the permission that you can. You must not also ask questions, unless a recruiter tells you can do so. Switzerland capitol Population (2011) GDP (2012) currency Official languages Bern 8 014 000 total: 632,4 mld USD, per capita: 79 033 USD Swiss Franc (CHF) German, French, Italian, Romansh The largest Swiss companies (according to Forbes) with the links to their career websites. 1. Nestle 2. Novartis 3. Zurich Insurance Group 4. Roche Holding 5. Swiss Re
- 13. Austria capitol Population (2011) GDP (2012) currency Official language Wienna 8 443 018 total: 398,6 mld USD, per capita: 47 083 USD euro (EUR) German How to send your application? Online application form are getting more and more popular every year. But still there are some companies that need the application documents to be send via postal mail. All the applications must be prepared in German. How recruiters communicate with applicants? Email is used by most of recruiters. Recruiters is a telly long process. It means that you will learn if you get the job after a few months after the recruitment. Anti-discrimination rules It is forbidder to ask questions about pregnancy or health.
- 14. Austrians are sensitive to smokers and drinkers. Austrian recruiters can even test the applicant on that matter. So you should refuse cigarette or a drink if you are offered during the interview process. It will most probably, be test Austria capitol Population (2011) GDP (2012) currency Official language Wienna 8 443 018 total: 398,6 mld USD, per capita: 47 083 USD euro (EUR) German The largest Swiss companies (according to Forbes) with the links to their career websites. 1. Andritz 2. OMV Group 3. Raiffaisen Bank International 4. Erste Group Bank 5. Vienna Insurance Group
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