Question 1

How do I make a good resume?

Accepted Answer

The best resumes are short and sweet: one page is the maximum. Put your most recent experience at the top. Have your resume and letter proofread by someone with a keen eye for detail. Make sure you have a professional profile picture, too open and naked is not appropriate for a photo on your resume. Make sure your ambition, what you would like to do, is clear at a glance.

Question 2

How do I write a good cover letter?

Accepted Answer

Make sure your cover letter fits the company you are applying for. At a media company you don't have to use old-fashioned stiff formulations, but you do have to be extra careful that you don't make any simple mistakes. If you are interested in a creative job, be more creative in your letter, but keep it professional. Finally, send your email from a professional email address: altijdzat007@hotmail.com is the best way to ruin your first impression.

Question 3

How do I prepare for a job interview?

Accepted Answer

If you know someone who works at DPG Media, feel free to contact them in advance and ask some questions, this way you will already get some behind-the-scenes information. Also, prepare the questions you want to ask, this way it becomes a real conversation. The most common question is what your positive qualities and points of attention are. Prepare that answer so you can show with concrete examples who you are. Don't forget to listen to the person you are talking to; nerves can make this easy to forget. In short: be yourself.

Question 4

What questions should I ask during a job interview?

Accepted Answer

Smart question! We really like it that you ask questions yourself, that way it becomes a real conversation and not a one-way street. By asking questions you show that you are interested in the position you are applying for. Interesting subjects to ask about are the working atmosphere, training opportunities, the content of your tasks, etc. Be sure to prepare a number of questions in advance and conclude with an interesting one, just to give a strong final impression.

Question 5

How do I best describe my positive qualities and points of interest?

Accepted Answer

The classic among job interview questions is one you had better prepare for. While you don't have to think long about your positive qualities, it is also a good idea to list your less good characteristics. The recruiter asks this question mainly to check whether your self-knowledge is up to scratch. The best advice is to be honest and not to memorise your answer, but to talk about it spontaneously, preferably with concrete examples. If you mention a point of concern, try to think through how you want to work on it.

Question 6

How do I apply for a student job?

Accepted Answer

Take a look at our current vacancies for students and send us your resume immediately along with a short motivation letter for a job that appeals to you.

Question 7

Can I apply without work experience?

Accepted Answer

Certainly you can! Describe in your motivation why you are the ideal candidate for this vacancy. For many jobs, we look not only at what you can do today, but also at your growth potential in the future.

Question 8

Can I apply with a video?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. In a motivational video we immediately get to know you better. We like to discover your creative approach, so be sure to let your personality speak for itself.

Question 9

Are there training opportunities?

Accepted Answer

Training is very important to us. On our learning platform The Academy, you will find various courses for your personal development. In addition, we focus on subject-specific training in each department.

Question 10

What should I wear to apply?

Accepted Answer

At DPG Media we have an informal company culture so you do not need to come in a fancy suit. A casual dress style is the perfect choice.

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