Bewerbungsmappe

application folder

noun be-VEHR-boongs-map-e Rare

Also means

job application portfolio

Usage Note

Bewerbungsmappe is the physical or digital folder containing all application materials: cover letter (Anschreiben), CV (Lebenslauf), and certificates (Zeugnisse). A well-presented Mappe is expected in German job culture.

Examples

"Sie hat eine vollständige Bewerbungsmappe mit allen relevanten Zeugnissen eingereicht."

Natural Translation

She submitted a complete application folder with all relevant certificates.

Literal Translation

She has a complete application-folder with all relevant certificates submitted.

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