How to find internship abroad? Job Application Guide

How to find an

internship abroad?Germany, France, UK, Norway,

Switzerland, Austria- 6 top destinations to

work abroad.

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--Job Application Guide

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Bartosz Żyła | Marcin Kotus

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.

Creators of portal Feender.com

Capitol Berlin

Population (2011) 80 327 900

GDP (2012) total: 3400,6 mld USD,

per capita: 41 513 USD

currency euro (EUR)

oficial language 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

Germany

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.

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.

The largest German companies (according to

Forbes) with the links to their career websites:

1. Volkswagen Group

2. Allianz

3. Daimler

4. Siemens

5. BMW Group

Germany

Capitol Berlin

Population (2011) 80 327 900



currency euro (EUR)

oficial language German

http://www.volkswagenag.com/content/vwcorp/content/en/human_resources/openings.html

https://www.allianz.com/en/careers/index.html

http://career.daimler.com/dhr/?lang=en

http://www.siemens.com/jobs/en/

http://www.bmwgroup.com/com/en/careers/students/index.html


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.

Capitol Paris

Population (2013) 65 586 000

GDP (2012) total : 2613,9 mld USD,


currency euro (EUR)

official language French


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.

France

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 The largest France companies (according to

Forbes) with the links to their career websites.

1. BNP Paribas

2. Total

3. AXA Group

4. Sanofi

5. EDF

Capitol Paris

Population (2013) 65 586 000

GDP (2012) total : 2613,9 mld USD,


currency euro (EUR)

official language French

http://www.bnpparibas.com/en/careers

http://total.com/en/careers

http://www.axa.com/en/careers/global-graduate-program/

http://en.sanofi.com/careers/join_sanofi/graduates_interns/graduates_interns.aspx

http://www.edfenergy.com/careers/


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.

capitol London

Population (2011) 63 181 775



currency ponds (GBP)

Official language English


Recruiters prefer to contact you on your mobile

phone. The final decision about accepting or

rejecting candidate is sent via snail mail.


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.

United Kingdom

The largest France companies

(according to Forbes) with the links to their career websites

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.United Kingdom

The largest British companies (according to


1. HSBC Holdings

2. BP

3. Vodafone

4. Prudential

5. Standard Chartered

capitol London

Population (2011) 63 181 775



currency funt (GBP)

Official language English

http://www.hsbc.com/careers

http://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/careers.html

http://www.vodafone.com/content/index/careers.html

http://jobs.prudential.com/hr/careers/jobs/home?deviceRedirection=true

https://www.sc.com/en/careers/index.html


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.

capitol Oslo

Population (2011) 5 057 000



currency Norwegian Koron(NOK)

Official language Norwegian


The communication is accomplished partly by the

responders of application forms, though the final

decision is sent through traditional post.


According to Norway law questions concerning

political views, religion, trade union membership,

children, family plan, sexual orientation are

forbidden.

Norway

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.Norway

The largest Norwegian companies (according to


1. Statoil

2. DNB

3. Telenor

4. Yara International

5. Norsk Hydro

capitol Oslo

Population (2011) 5 057 000



currency Norwegian Koron (NOK)

Official language Norwegian

http://www.statoil.com/en/careers/pages/default.aspx

https://www.dnb.no/en/about-us/careers.html

http://www.telenor.com/career/

http://www.yara.com/careers/

http://www.hydro.com/en/careers/

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.

capitol Bern

Population (2011) 8 014 000



currency Swiss Franc (CHF)

Official languages German, French, Italian,

Romansh


Email or snail mail is used by most of recruiters.

The final decision about accepting or rejecting

candidate is sent via post.


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.

Switzerland

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 The largest Swiss companies (according to


1. Nestle

2. Novartis

3. Zurich Insurance Group

4. Roche Holding

5. Swiss Re

capitol Bern

Population (2011) 8 014 000



currency Swiss Franc (CHF)

Official languages German, French, Italian,

Romansh

http://www.nestle.com/jobs

http://www.novartis.com/careers/job-search/

http://www.zurich.com/careers/

http://www.roche.com/careers.htm

http://www.swissre.com/careers/

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.

capitol Wienna

Population (2011) 8 443 018



currency euro (EUR)

Official language German


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.


It is forbidder to ask questions about pregnancy or

health.

Austria

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 The largest Swiss companies (according to


1. Andritz

2. OMV Group

3. Raiffaisen Bank International

4. Erste Group Bank

5. Vienna Insurance Group

capitol Wienna

Population (2011) 8 443 018



currency euro (EUR)

Official language German

http://www.andritz.com/careers.htm

http://www.omv.com/portal/01/com/omv/OMV_Group/Jobs_and_Career

http://www.rbinternational.com/eBusiness/01_template1/829189266947841370-829189201181154562-829189201181154562-NA-2-EN.html

http://www.erstegroup.com/en/Career

http://www.vig.com/en/career-lounge.html

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