Chronology before slogans
On a trade Lebenslauf, hiring leads usually look for when you trained, where you worked, and what systems or vehicle types you touched. Soft claims about being a team player sit lower on the page.
Certificates in one place
List Ausbildung, Meister, or equivalent certificates in a dedicated block with dates. Scattered mentions buried in job bullets make it harder for a busy Meister to confirm you meet the role’s baseline.
Tools and environments, not buzzwords
Name the environments: residential installation, industrial maintenance, passenger cars, commercial fleets. Mention measuring equipment or standards only when you actually used them on the job.
Gaps without drama
Short employment gaps are common after relocation or seasonal work. State them briefly. Long unexplained gaps raise more questions than a one-line note about moving to Germany or completing language courses.
Attachments that match the letter
If the Anschreiben references a safety certificate or a manufacturer training, that document should be in the attachment set. Mismatches slow the first review.