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This edition was made possible with the financial support of the following companies:  \nIntroduction 4  \nThe transition from university to professional life 4  \nHow to use this guide 6  \nThe ETH Career Center 7  \nFeedback from students, doctoral students and alumni 8  \n1—Analysis 11  \nThe three crucial questions 12  \nWhat is important to me? 13  \nWhat am I good at? 28  \nWhat do I need? 44  \n Summary 46  \n2—Exploration 49  \nMy job market 50  \nEntry-level positions 60  \nNetworking 62  \nSummary 72  \n3—Focusing 77  \nJob search 78  \nJob advertisements 86  \n Summary 90  \n4—Application 93  \nApplication documents 94  \nCurriculum vitae 96  \nPhotograph 108  \nShort profile 110  \nCover letter 111  \nApplication channels 118  \nApplication documents checklist 123  \nApplying abroad 126  \nInterview 128  \nStarting salaries 146  \nAlternative selection procedures 148  \n Summary 156  \nClosing remarks 158  \nImprint 160  \nIntroduction  \nThe transition from university to professional life  \nYour imminent graduation or doctorate and the search foryour first “real” job mark the beginning of a new and significant stage in your life.  \nThe transition to professional life is a bit like learning to surf. It is a process you have to go through until you learn to ride the perfect wave or slice through the water with the wind in your sail. First you have to get in touch with your body, sense of balance and strength, and get a feel for the wind and waves. You need to learn about the proper technique and good equipment, and decide what waters are best for you before you can go out and get your feet wet.  \nIf we apply this analogy to your transition to professional life, it means you need to first get in touch with yourself and in tune with the job market before your applications can succeed. Regardless of what the situation on the job market maybe, it is important that you gain clarity about what you want and what skills you can bring to your future job. Finally, you need to know the rules and techniques to polish your application materials to perfection and make a persuasive impression in interviews.  \nThis application guide is here to help you to make the most of every situation on the job market and get off to a good start. It provides advice and encouragement on how to assess your current situation and your professional opportunities, and offers plenty of tips on the application process.  \n4 ETH Application Guide 2025  \nHow to use this guide The ETH Career Center  \nThis is a workbook designed to guide you through the four stages of the application process (see graphic to the right):  \nIf you are just beginning to consider your career prospects, we recommend that you start with the chapter entitled Analysis . If you already have an idea of your personal strengths and interests, but find it challenging to identify industry sectors, companies and jobs that could suite you, then we recommend that you focus on the chapter entitled Exploration. If you are already know which industries, companies and fields of activity appeal to you, feel free to dive right into the Focusing and Application chapters.  \nSet up in 2010, ETH Zurich’s Career Center consists of a team of dedicated experts with HR, recruiting and coaching experience in various industries. We are well-versed in the labour market, keep up with the latest trends in recruiting, and constantly strive to improve our services to help you be well-prepared for the transition to professional life.  \nAlongside this guide, the Career Center offers comprehensive services for the four stages of the application process. We provide one-on-one counselling to ease your transition into the working world. 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