Application tips.

What does an application to the PORT OF KIEL Group involve, how should the cover letter and CV be structured, which attachments are required and what is the best way to send the application? Below you will find some tips, depending on whether you are applying as an apprentice, for a job, on your own initiative, for a dual study programme or as an intern.

Cover letter.
Your cover letter gives you the opportunity to briefly introduce yourself personally and individually. Explain why and for which position you are applying, why you are particularly well suited to this position, what your salary expectations are and what your next possible starting date would be. Avoid using prefabricated formulations and try not to make the cover letter longer than one page.

Curriculum vitae in tabular form.
With your CV, you introduce yourself and your most important professional milestones. Include your personal and contact details (including telephone number), describe your educational background and qualifications and tell us about your previous professional experience. The month and year are sufficient for the dates. Try to emphasise important information and still keep your CV as short and clear as possible.ich zu halten.

Certificates.
Attach (copies of) your school and degree certificates to show us your professional qualifications and supplement these with references and certificates relevant to the advertised position.

Format.
Preferably send us your application by e-mail to personal@portofkiel.com; please note that for security reasons we can only accept applications in PDF format (also merged into a single file). However, it is of course also possible to send your application by post. As a precaution, please check your application for completeness, correct spelling and format before sending it.

Next steps.
After we have received your application, you will receive a confirmation of receipt as soon as possible with instructions on how to proceed. If necessary, you will be asked to submit any missing documents. If your application has aroused our interest and we invite you to an interview, please prepare yourself for this interview so that we can get to know you better - it is best to answer the following questions honestly: Why have you applied to us and what are your expectations and notions of us and the position you are applying for? What are your professional goals and where do you want to go? How do you work with colleagues and in a team? What attitudes, values and skills characterise and shape you? We would of course also be delighted to answer any questions you may have!

Cover letter.
Your cover letter serves as your business card. This is where you briefly introduce yourself and your personal and individual background and explain why you have applied for the apprenticeship or degree programme indicated. Apply in good time, if possible one year before the start of the desired training programme.

Curriculum vitae in tabular form.
With your CV, you introduce yourself and your most important professional milestones. Include your personal and contact details (including telephone number), describe your educational background and qualifications and tell us about your previous professional experience. The month and year are sufficient for the dates. Try to emphasise important information, however, keep your CV as short and clear as possible.

Certificates.
Attach (copies of) your school and degree certificates to show us your professional qualifications and, if available, add work and internship certificates. If you are still at school, please send us your last two school reports.

Format.
Preferably send us your application by e-mail to personal@portofkiel.com; please note that for security reasons we can only accept applications in PDF format (also merged into a single file). However, it is of course also possible to send your application by post. As a precaution, please check your application for completeness, correct spelling and format before sending it.

Next steps.
Once we have received your application, you will receive confirmation of receipt as soon as possible with instructions on how to proceed. If your application has aroused our interest and we invite you to an interview, you are welcome to prepare yourself for this interview so that we can get to know you better - it is best to answer the following questions honestly: Why have you applied to us and what are your expectations and notions of us and the position you are applying for? What are your professional goals and where do you want to go? Why are you the right candidate for the position in question? What attitudes, values and skills characterise and shape you? We would of course also be delighted to answer any questions you may have!

Cover letter.
Your cover letter gives you the opportunity to briefly introduce yourself personally and individually. Explain why and for which position you are applying, why you are particularly well suited to this position, what your salary expectations are and what your next possible starting date would be. Avoid using prefabricated formulations and try to keep your cover letter to no longer than one page.

Curriculum vitae in tabular form .
Use your CV to introduce yourself and your most important professional milestones. Include your personal and contact details (including telephone number), describe your educational background and qualifications and tell us about your previous professional experience. The month and year are sufficient for the dates. Try to emphasise important information and still keep your CV as short and clear as possible.

Certificates.
Attach (copies of) your school and degree certificates to show us your professional qualifications and supplement these with references and certificates relevant to the advertised position.

Format.
Preferably send us your application by e-mail to personal@portofkiel.com; please note that for security reasons we can only accept applications in PDF format (also merged into a single file). However, you can of course also send your application by post. As a precaution, please check your application for completeness, correct spelling and format before sending it.

Next steps.
After we have received your application, you will receive a confirmation of receipt as soon as possible with instructions on how to proceed. If necessary, you will be asked to submit any missing documents. If your application has aroused our interest and we invite you to an interview, you are welcome to prepare yourself for this interview in order to get to know us better - it is best to answer the following questions honestly: Why have you applied to us and what are your expectations and notions of us and the position you are applying for? What are your professional goals and where do you want to go? How do you work with colleagues and in a team? What attitudes, values and skills characterise and shape you? We would of course also be delighted to answer any questions you may have!

Cover letter.
Your cover letter gives you the opportunity to briefly introduce yourself personally and individually. Explain which areas of work are suitable for you, why you are particularly well suited to us and this area of work, what your salary expectations are and what your next possible starting date would be. Avoid using prefabricated formulations and try not to make your cover letter longer than one page.

Curriculum vitae in tabular form.
Use your CV to introduce yourself and your most important professional milestones. Include your personal and contact details (including telephone number), describe your educational background and qualifications and tell us about your previous professional experience. The month and year are sufficient for the dates. Try to emphasise important information and still keep your CV as short and clear as possible.

Certificates.
Attach (copies of) your school and degree certificates to show us your professional qualifications and supplement these with references and certificates relevant to the advertised position.

Format.
Preferably send us your application by e-mail to personal@portofkiel.com; please note that for security reasons we can only accept applications in PDF format (also merged into a single file). However, it is of course also possible to send your application by post. As a precaution, please check your application for completeness, correct spelling and format before sending it.

Next steps.
After we have received your application, you will receive a confirmation of receipt as soon as possible with instructions on how to proceed. If necessary, you will be asked to submit any missing documents. If your application has aroused our interest and we invite you to an interview, please prepare yourself for this interview to get to know us better - it is best to answer the following questions honestly: Why have you applied to us and what are your expectations and notions of us and the position you are applying for? What are your professional goals and where do you want to go? How do you work with colleagues and in a team? What attitudes, values and skills characterise and shape you? We would of course also be delighted to answer any questions you may have!

Cover letter.
Your cover letter gives you the opportunity to briefly introduce yourself personally and individually. Explain the period in which you would like to complete the internship, the purpose of the internship (school internship, business internship, internship during your studies, etc.) and which areas of work are of particular interest and importance to you. Avoid prefabricated formulations and try to keep your cover letter to no more than one page. Please make sure you apply well in advance (at least 6 months before the planned internship period), as we receive a large number of applications.

Curriculum vitae in tabular form .
With your CV, you present yourself and your most important professional milestones. Include your personal and contact details (including telephone number), describe your educational background and qualifications and tell us about your previous professional experience. The month and year are sufficient for the dates. Try to emphasise important information here and still keep your CV as short and clear as possible.

Certificates.
Attach (copies of) your school and degree certificates to show us your professional qualifications and supplement these with references and certificates relevant to the advertised position.

Format.
Preferably send us your application by e-mail to personal@portofkiel.com; please note that for security reasons we can only accept applications in PDF format (also merged into a single file). However, it is of course also possible to send your application by post. As a precaution, please check your application for completeness, correct spelling and format before sending it.

Next steps.
After we have received your application, you will receive a confirmation of receipt as soon as possible with instructions on how to proceed. If necessary, you will be asked to submit any missing documents. If your application has aroused our interest and we invite you to an interview, you are welcome to prepare for this interview in order to get to know us better - it is best to answer the following questions honestly: Why have you applied to us and what are your expectations and notions of us and the desired area of work? What are your professional goals and where do you want to go? How do you work with colleagues and in a team? What attitudes, values and skills characterise and shape you? We would of course also be delighted to answer any questions you may have!