๐Ÿ“„ Module 10

Application documents (Bewerbungsunterlagen)

โฑ approx. 60 min.  ยท  No prior knowledge needed
๐Ÿ”’ Your privacy on Claude You can sign up for Claude with an invented or impersonal email address โ€“ this is perfectly fine. You don't need to enter or upload any personal information. Even without real data, you can use all the exercises and prompts in this course โ€“ simply replace the placeholders with fictional examples. Your privacy comes first.

Swiss CV (Lebenslauf)

SectionContent
Personal details (Persรถnliche Angaben)Name, address, phone, email, date of birth, nationality
Education (Ausbildung)Schools and qualifications, most recent first
Work experience (Berufserfahrung)Jobs, internships, volunteering โ€“ most recent first
Language skills (Sprachkenntnisse)Native language + others (level A1โ€“C2)
IT skillsProgrammes and apps you are proficient in
Interests (Interessen)2โ€“3 genuine interests
โš ๏ธ Common mistakes
  • Not explaining gaps in your CV โ€“ mention them briefly (e.g.: "Language course", "Family care").
  • CV too long โ€“ maximum 2 pages.
  • Unprofessional email address.
  • Spelling mistakes โ€“ Claude can check.
Create a CV
[Please reply in English using simple, plain language. Avoid jargon โ€“ if you use technical terms, explain them immediately.]

I want to create a CV (Lebenslauf) in German.

Name: [Name], Address: [Address], Phone: [Nr], Email: [Email]
Date of birth: [Date], Nationality: [E.g.: UK / Switzerland]

Education:
- [E.g.: Secondary school, completed 2021, Basel]

Experience:
- [E.g.: Internship Spitex Basel, 3 months, 2023]

Languages: English (native), German ([level]), [others]
Interests: [E.g.: Sports, Cooking]

Please create a professional Swiss-style CV.

Cover letter (Motivationsschreiben)

SectionContent
IntroductionWhy this company / this position?
Main partWhat do you bring? Concrete strengths and experience.
Link to the roleWhy are you suited? What motivates you?
ClosingInvitation for interview, thank you, greeting
Write a cover letter
[Please reply in English using simple, plain language. Avoid jargon โ€“ if you use technical terms, explain them immediately.]

I want to apply for this position:
Position: [E.g.: Healthcare assistant internship]
Company: [Company name]

About me:
- Age: [X] years
- Experience: [E.g.: Volunteering, 3-month internship]
- Strengths: [E.g.: Patient, reliable, enjoy working with people]
- Motivation: [Why do I want this job?]

Please write a convincing cover letter in German. Tone: friendly and professional.
Have your letter checked
[Please reply in English using simple, plain language. Avoid jargon โ€“ if you use technical terms, explain them immediately.]

I have written a cover letter: [Paste text here]

Please check:
1. Are there spelling or grammar mistakes?
2. Is it convincing?
3. What would you improve?

โœ“ Module 10 completed

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