Application Process
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Application Process
To begin the process, we only need your CV to review your entry opportunities at Hays.
We prefer applications via email or through the online application form on our website.
Tips
for your application
- Start with your educational background (school and academic qualifications)
- Use a reverse chronological format (list your most recent position first)
- Include your previous work experience (internships, working student roles, or relevant professional experience)
- For each position, list specific tasks and responsibilities in bullet points
- Mention any international experience you have gained
- Add your language skills and IT tools you are proficient in, and indicate your level (e.g., A1/B2 for languages)
- Feel free to include soft skills that define you and hobbies that reflect your personality
- Start with your educational background (school and academic qualifications)
- Use a reverse chronological format (list your most recent position first)
- Include your previous work experience (internships, working student roles, or relevant professional experience)
- For each position, list specific tasks and responsibilities in bullet points
- Mention any international experience you have gained
- Add your language skills and IT tools you are proficient in, and indicate your level (e.g., A1/B2 for languages)
- Feel free to include soft skills that define you and hobbies that reflect your personality
First things first: we want to make the process as easy as possible for you, so a cover letter is not mandatory. However, if you’d like to share additional details about yourself beyond your CV, feel free to send us one.
Take a close look at the job posting: What skills and experience are required, and which of these do you bring to the table? Where have you gained similar experience? What excites you about this position?
Support your qualifications and skills with practical examples. You can use storytelling to make your experiences more tangible and showcase your creativity.
Last but not least: pay attention to formal details, such as the correct address, accurate spelling of names (e.g., the contact person you’re addressing), the current date, and a subject line that includes the job title.
First things first: we want to make the process as easy as possible for you, so a cover letter is not mandatory. However, if you’d like to share additional details about yourself beyond your CV, feel free to send us one.
Take a close look at the job posting: What skills and experience are required, and which of these do you bring to the table? Where have you gained similar experience? What excites you about this position?
Support your qualifications and skills with practical examples. You can use storytelling to make your experiences more tangible and showcase your creativity.
Last but not least: pay attention to formal details, such as the correct address, accurate spelling of names (e.g., the contact person you’re addressing), the current date, and a subject line that includes the job title.
An online interview is often the first step in the application process. It will take place via MS Teams with one of our recruiters from the Internal Recruiting Team and will be scheduled with you in advance by phone. Please allow around 20–30 minutes for the conversation.
To help you prepare, here are some useful tips:
- Review the job description carefully
- Make sure you know your CV well and can present your background flexibly
- Learn about our business model: Who we are and what we do?
- Think about practical details: Which location would you prefer? When could you start? Have a realistic idea of the salary range for the role and consider your expectations
- Reflect on why you’re interested in the position and which of your experiences are relevant to the role
- Choose a quiet, distraction-free environment so you can fully focus on the conversation
- Prepare any questions you’d like to ask
- Remember where and how you first heard about Hays and the position?
An online interview is often the first step in the application process. It will take place via MS Teams with one of our recruiters from the Internal Recruiting Team and will be scheduled with you in advance by phone. Please allow around 20–30 minutes for the conversation.
To help you prepare, here are some useful tips:
- Review the job description carefully
- Make sure you know your CV well and can present your background flexibly
- Learn about our business model: Who we are and what we do?
- Think about practical details: Which location would you prefer? When could you start? Have a realistic idea of the salary range for the role and consider your expectations
- Reflect on why you’re interested in the position and which of your experiences are relevant to the role
- Choose a quiet, distraction-free environment so you can fully focus on the conversation
- Prepare any questions you’d like to ask
- Remember where and how you first heard about Hays and the position?
You might be wondering what the ideal candidate looks like and what you need to do to impress us. Our tip: just be yourself. We know you’re more than your CV! Use this opportunity to check whether your expectations for your future role align with what we can offer.
To help you prepare, here are some useful tips:
- Review the job description again and make sure you can confidently present yourself and your CV in person
- What practical experience have you gained so far? Which of these can be applied to the role?
- How do you imagine the position and your day-to-day responsibilities?
- How well do you understand our business model in detail?
- Don’t hesitate to ask questions to ensure your expectations match what we can provide
- In a personal interview, what we see matters as much as what we hear. This includes facial expressions, gestures, posture, and tone of voice. Practice your self-introduction with friends or family and ask for constructive, honest feedback
Remember: this is a mutual opportunity to get to know each other, and it’s completely normal to feel nervous. Stay calm—we’re excited to meet you!
You might be wondering what the ideal candidate looks like and what you need to do to impress us. Our tip: just be yourself. We know you’re more than your CV! Use this opportunity to check whether your expectations for your future role align with what we can offer.
To help you prepare, here are some useful tips:
- Review the job description again and make sure you can confidently present yourself and your CV in person
- What practical experience have you gained so far? Which of these can be applied to the role?
- How do you imagine the position and your day-to-day responsibilities?
- How well do you understand our business model in detail?
- Don’t hesitate to ask questions to ensure your expectations match what we can provide
- In a personal interview, what we see matters as much as what we hear. This includes facial expressions, gestures, posture, and tone of voice. Practice your self-introduction with friends or family and ask for constructive, honest feedback
Remember: this is a mutual opportunity to get to know each other, and it’s completely normal to feel nervous. Stay calm—we’re excited to meet you!
FAQs
If you’ve found a suitable position, the quickest and easiest way to apply is via the “Apply Now” button or through our online application form. Alternatively, you can send an open application by email to start@hayscareer.net.
If you’ve found a suitable position, the quickest and easiest way to apply is via the “Apply Now” button or through our online application form. Alternatively, you can send an open application by email to start@hayscareer.net.
First things first: we like to keep things simple, so a cover letter is not mandatory. If you decide to include one, you’ll find the name of the relevant contact person at the bottom of each job posting.
In principle, yes. However, to avoid unnecessary effort, we recommend applying for one position and mentioning in your cover letter which other roles or locations you’re interested in.
Absolutely. Just because we chose another candidate for a specific role doesn’t mean there isn’t a suitable position for you at Hays. Feel free to apply again at a later time.
Save your documents (CV and relevant certificates) as a PDF whenever possible and ideally combine them into one file. A cover letter is optional. Alternatively, you can select and upload multiple files at once using the Ctrl key. We support all common formats such as PDF, DOC, DOCX, or JPG. Please note that the total file size must not exceed 10 MB.
Save your documents (CV and relevant certificates) as a PDF whenever possible and ideally combine them into one file. A cover letter is optional. Alternatively, you can select and upload multiple files at once using the Ctrl key. We support all common formats such as PDF, DOC, DOCX, or JPG. Please note that the total file size must not exceed 10 MB.
After the confirmation email, it usually takes just a few days for us to get back to you. Ideally, only a few weeks pass between your application and a contract offer.
If your application makes a positive impression, we’ll contact you for an initial online interview. If that goes well, we’ll invite you to one or two further interviews with the relevant department—either online or at one of our offices.
Flexibility is important to us for achieving the best results. Flexible working hours allow you to balance work and personal life effectively. At the same time, we strongly believe that our performance is shaped by our culture and that great results come from collaboration. You’ll benefit from fixed team days (three days per week for sales roles, more during onboarding), direct exchanges, a steep learning curve, and strong team spirit.
Flexibility is important to us for achieving the best results. Flexible working hours allow you to balance work and personal life effectively. At the same time, we strongly believe that our performance is shaped by our culture and that great results come from collaboration. You’ll benefit from fixed team days (three days per week for sales roles, more during onboarding), direct exchanges, a steep learning curve, and strong team spirit.
As a modern company shaping the future of work, we aim to lead by example and promote diversity in all its forms. You can find more information about our commitment to diversity here.
As a modern company shaping the future of work, we aim to lead by example and promote diversity in all its forms. You can find more information about our commitment to diversity here.
We provide countless opportunities for growth and actively support success—because energy and commitment pay off! Once your career takes off, the journey can go in many directions—always forward!
We regularly conduct feedback and development meetings where you can discuss your goals and opportunities with your manager. In addition, you’ll have access to a wide range of internal and external training programs.
We provide countless opportunities for growth and actively support success—because energy and commitment pay off! Once your career takes off, the journey can go in many directions—always forward!
We regularly conduct feedback and development meetings where you can discuss your goals and opportunities with your manager. In addition, you’ll have access to a wide range of internal and external training programs.
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