๐ 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.
The most important job portals
| Portal | Best for? |
|---|---|
| jobs.ch | All sectors, very large selection |
| lehrstellenboerse.ch | Apprenticeship vacancies (Lehrstellen) โ official |
| berufsberatung.ch | Apprenticeship search by canton |
| linkedin.com | Direct contact with companies |
| indeed.ch | Broad search, also part-time |
| rav.ch | If you are registered with the employment office (RAV) |
Develop a search strategy
[Please reply in English using simple, plain language. Avoid jargon โ if you use technical terms, explain them immediately.] I am looking for a job as [profession] in the Basel area. My qualification: [E.g.: EFZ / EBA / No diploma] Which portals should I use? What search terms should I use? Are there companies or associations I could contact directly?
Reading and evaluating a job advert
Analyse a job advert
[Please reply in English using simple, plain language. Avoid jargon โ if you use technical terms, explain them immediately.] I found this job advert: [Paste the advert text here] Please explain: 1. What exactly is done in this job? 2. Which requirements are mandatory and which are preferred? 3. My experience: [brief description] Am I suitable for this position?
Direct application (Direktbewerbung)
๐ก How it works
- Research companies in your area in your desired field.
- Find a contact person (HR or training manager) on their website.
- Send a short, personal email with your documents.
- Wait about 1 week, then follow up briefly.
Spontaneous application email
[Please reply in English using simple, plain language. Avoid jargon โ if you use technical terms, explain them immediately.] I want to apply directly to a company (no vacancy advertised). Company: [Name] Profession: [E.g.: Healthcare assistant EFZ] About me: [Age, experience, motivation] Please write a short, convincing spontaneous application email in German.
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