Understanding School in Germany

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What can you do? 1. You have most likely applied for a position at least once in your life. Presumably this was some time ago or even in another country. You should note, however, that the way in which applications are written has changed over time, not to mention there are major differences in each country and industry. Applying for a bank clerk training position is different than applying for a mechatronics technician apprenticeship. 2. It is not good if you write your child’s application. The application may appear too implausible or well prepared. This should be done by your child. 3. However, you can help with its preparation or by reviewing it once it is finished and before it is dispatched. You will find a checklist on page 81. If you would like to learn more … … about applications: You can find information and practical recommendations at www.planet-beruf.de. Navigation: Eltern > Mein Kind unterstützen You can find easy-to-read information in German, Farsi, Polish, Russian, and Turkish in the ”Handbuch für interkulturelle Elternarbeit” (Manual for Intercultural Work with Parents) (green module, pp. 1-13) from BQM Beratung Qualifizierung Migration: www.bqm-hamburg.de Navigation: Informationen für Ratsuchende > Publikationen … 80 …
Checklist All documents are printed on clean, white or recycled paper (are not crinkled and do not have any stains on them). Your child’s name and current address are located in the letterhead. The application photo was taken by a professional photographer (not in a photo booth or during your most recent holiday). Your child is dressed appropriately in the photo. He or she should not be wearing colourful T-shirts, large earrings, or showing cleavage. Your child need not be wearing an expensive suit or designer outfit. A proper blouse or pressed shirt is sufficient. The application photo is attached to the page (not with a paperclip). Diplomas, certificates, report cards, and other important supporting documentation are enclosed as copies. Never send originals! The cover letter and the curriculum vitae bear the same date. The cover letter is addressed to a specific person, if possible. Good is: Dear Mrs Peters, (…)/Dear Mr Jackson, (…). Bad is: To whom it may concern: (…). Even worse is: Hello, (…). The envelope has the proper amount of postage. The curriculum vitae is no longer than one page. The cover letter is no longer than one page. Your child has signed both the cover letter and the curriculum vitae. In the application folder/portfolio there should be 1. curriculum vitae (CV), 2. copies of diplomas, certificates, or report cards, and 3. references for internships (Praktika) or volunteer work. The cover letter is placed loosely atop of the application folder/ portfolio (not in the folder). Important note: Your child’s application must be written for a specific company and training position. You cannot send the same application to many different companies. The application documents should be slightly adapted for each company’s profile. … 81 …
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Beratung Qualifizierung Migration U
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Foreword Dear Parents, The KWB Koor
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Table of contents Foreword ........
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1.2 In Germany, all children are ex
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What can you do? 1. Heed the result
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2.3 Parents have a major influence
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2. You should keep the school’s t
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3.4 Maintaining regular contact wit
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Your child … What can help? What
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4.2 Germany: 1 country - 16 federal
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What can you do? Request informatio
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5.3 The UN Convention on the Rights
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What can you do? 1. If you are unsu
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6.3 Children mix languages. Don’t
Page 29 and 30: What is not as good? Speaking Germa
Page 31 and 32: 7.2 Avoiding the school is not a go
Page 33 and 34: What can you do? 1. Show your child
Page 35 and 36: 8.3 There are two ways in which you
Page 37 and 38: What can you do? 1. Ask your child
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Page 41 and 42: If you would like to learn more …
Page 43 and 44: 10.4 Parents must be holiday planne
Page 45 and 46: 4. Get acquainted with your child
Page 47 and 48: 11.4 There is more in a report card
Page 49 and 50: Mark Points Term Meaning 1+ 1 1- 2+
Page 51 and 52: 12.4 Poor marks are not the end of
Page 53 and 54: What can you do? 1. Specifically as
Page 55 and 56: 13.3 Each path can lead to success
Page 57 and 58: 2. If your child has set his or her
Page 59 and 60: 14.3 In Germany, many professions a
Page 61 and 62: What can you do? 1. Don’t transpo
Page 63 and 64: 15.3 Trust is good, but verify! Not
Page 65 and 66: What can you do? 1. Don’t impose
Page 67 and 68: 16.3 It is better to take some time
Page 71 and 72: 17.3 Some children are already litt
Page 75 and 76: 18.4 Many people can play a role in
Page 79: 19.3 Admission or acceptance right
Page 83 and 84: 20.3 Every company has its own recr
Page 85 and 86: 2. Visit companies near you that of
Page 87 and 88: Imprint Publisher: Executive Direct
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