21 Jan 2009

How to apply for a job

Most employers recruit new employees by collecting applications from candidates. You should send your job application to the employer within the deadline which should not be shorter than 5 days from the publication of an offer. An application should be concise, easy to read, clear and structured (introduction, main body, conclusion).
A job application should normally contain the following information:
at the top of the letter: your contact details (full name, address, telephone number and e-mail address), name and address of employer, date,
in the introduction: a salutation and introduction,
in the body of the letter: the job you are applying for, where you saw the advertisement, why you are suitable for the job, what you can offer the employer,
in the conclusion: valediction, signature and list of attachments.
Write an application in Slovene, unless the employer requests applications in other languages, most often English or German, depending on the needs of the employer. Applications should be accompanied by a CV containing a detailed description of your knowledge, work experience and education required for the job position in question. Attach also copies of proofs of educational qualifications.The European Union has adopted a standard European CV (Europass Curriculum Vitae). The instructions and the web application for compiling a CV are available in 31 languages on the EURES website.Original education certificates or employment references should not be attached to your job application. You can hand them over at your job interview.