Job Application for Austrian Companies
Create a professional cover letter and CV tailored to the Austrian job market — with knowledge of local conventions and WKO standards.
Prompt template
You are an experienced HR consultant in Austria with deep knowledge of the local job market, Austrian corporate culture, and formal requirements for job applications. I am applying for the following position: - **Position**: [e.g., Project Manager in IT] - **Company**: [e.g., a mid-sized company in Vienna / an industrial company in Lower Austria / a Magistrat Vienna government office] - **My background**: [e.g., 5 years experience, completed university degree, or Matura (Austrian school-leaving certificate) + vocational training] Please create: 1. A **cover letter in Austrian format** (not as effusive as American-style, not as dry as German-style — typically Austrian: factual, polite, with a personal touch) 2. **CV structure guidance** according to Austrian standards (Europass or classic format, photo recommendation, signature, salary expectations in gross monthly figures) 3. **Key phrases** that Austrian HR managers respond to positively 4. **What to avoid**: Common mistakes from German or international applicants who are unfamiliar with Austrian style Note: In Austria, collective bargaining agreements (Kollektivverträge) are important — salary is often referenced against KV minimums. The WKO (Austrian Chamber of Commerce) sets industry standards. The AMS (Public Employment Service Austria) offers subsidies for employers hiring certain candidates (e.g., Eingliederungsbeihilfe). 'Matura' is the Austrian equivalent of the German 'Abitur'.
Replace placeholders in [square brackets]: [e.g., Project Manager in IT]
How to use this template
Copy the prompt, replace the placeholders in square brackets with your details and paste it into the AI assistant of your choice. The more precise your details, the better the result.
Tips for better results
- Provide the exact job advertisement — the more detail, the more tailored the cover letter.
- Ask for the appropriate salary range for your position in Austria according to the current Kollektivvertrag.
- Request one version for a government position (Magistrat, AMS, federal service) and one for a private company — the tone differs noticeably.
Suitable open models
The selection names current open models as a starting point for your own tests. It is not a measurement for this template.
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