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Anonymous A

on Aug 15, 2018

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Is it weird to apply to German-speaking offices with English cover letter and CV?

My native language is German but I‘ve always had my CV and cover letters in English only. Is it ok to apply to German-speaking offices with an English-language CV and cover letter or should I translate it?

My thinking has always been that it shouldn‘t matter since everybody speaks English anyways, but maybe I‘m missing some points to be taken into consideration. Thanks in advance.

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Antonello

Coach

on Aug 31, 2020

McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi, there are no problems in submitting your applications with CV and CL in ENglish

Best,
Antonello

Vlad

Coach

on Aug 15, 2018

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi,

Since you have to select multiple offices while applying, it's fine to have the CV and CL in English.

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Ferdinand

on Aug 15, 2018

Thanks. What exactly do you mean by "have to"? Isn't it optional?

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Coach

on Aug 15, 2018

If you are applying only to the German speaking office, I think it would be better to apply with a German CV/CL. If a German office is your second choice, then English should be fine.

In both cases, however, to be 100% sure you should contact the recruiting team of the firm(s) you are applying to and check with them. This is generally the best practice for any specific recruiting question like this.

Cheers,

Alessandro

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Ferdinand

on Aug 15, 2018

Thank you Alessandro, makes sense.

KateBatts

on Dec 12, 2018

I think that in order to get a job, a scholarship, a grant or something else, you certainly need a good resume or assignment. And in this area I want to recommend https://craftresumes.com/resume-review/ as they have earned confidence in the labor market.

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on Aug 23, 2020

Dear A,

If you are applying to different countris than it's ok to have CV and Cover letter in English. If it's only Germany offices, then I would recommend you to make it in German.

Best,
André