Applying in Switzerland

Applying for an apprenticeship in Switzerland

An apprenticeship does not require long work experience. Explain your interest and what informed your choice: school, taster placements and personal projects.

Details for your first CV

• Contact details and schools with correct dates.
• Taster placements and internships with employer, dates and tasks observed or performed.
• Languages and skills with an honest self-assessment.
• Hobbies or projects showing relevant interests.

Do not invent jobs. Leave irrelevant fields empty and state in special requests that you are applying for an apprenticeship.

Make your motivation specific

Explain your interest in the trade, how you discovered it and why this employer. A taster placement gives a better example than “I am motivated”.

Example after a taster placement

“During my placement I saw goods received and prepared for shipping. I enjoyed teamwork and want to train as a logistics specialist.” Only use real experiences and check the exact job title in the advert.

What you must add yourself

School reports, placement reports and required attachments are not replaced by a CV or letter. Attach the required existing documents. Our service creates a CV and, with Complete, a letter; it does not issue certificates.

Check before sending

1. Are employer, contact, trade and apprenticeship start date correct?
2. Are school and placement dates correct?
3. Can you explain every statement?
4. Are all required attachments included?

Enter school and taster experience, add the advert and review the free preview with someone you trust.

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