PARAT Update May 2026: Automatically Fill Out the RAV Form & New Features
Over the past two weeks, PARAT has received several updates — the most important of which addresses what costs job seekers the most time: manually filling out the RAV personal job-seeking efforts form. As of today, that is history.
More and more users are asking us: "Can I have my RAV form filled out automatically?" The answer is yes — and here is how it works.
The RAV Form: A Monthly Time-Waster
Anyone registered with the RAV (Regional Employment Center) knows the drill: Every month, the form "Proof of personal job-seeking efforts" must be submitted. Employer, date, position, contact method — everything meticulously listed. Anyone submitting ten or more applications per month spends hours on this.
The problem: The data is actually already available. In the application tool, in the spreadsheet, in your head. Only the transfer to the official SECO form takes time — and sometimes nerves.
How PARAT Automatically Fills Out the RAV Form
PARAT tracks your applications in a structured way: Company, date, contact person, position, application method. This is exactly the data the RAV needs.
New: With one click on "RAV Proof" in your dashboard, all your applications for the current month are automatically transferred into the official format. The result:
- A SECO-compliant PDF that you can submit directly to your RAV advisor or send by email
- Your AHV number and your name are automatically pulled from your profile
- You can select the month — ideal for late submissions or corrections
- An optional digital signature is automatically attached if you have saved one
The result: What used to take 20–40 minutes now takes less than 60 seconds. Having the RAV form filled out automatically instead of manually — that is precisely the approach.
Who Can Use the Automatic Form Feature?
The RAV proof is available to all PARAT users who track their applications in the system. The more completely you log your applications, the more accurate the filled-out form will be.
Tip: For every application, enter at least the company, job title, date, and application method. Then the RAV form will be correct automatically — without needing manual corrections.
Further Updates from the Past Two Weeks
Email Infrastructure Improved
All inquiries to PARAT — whether to support@parat.pro, youtube@parat.pro, or direct contacts — now land centrally in the support system. This noticeably reduces response times.
Career Knowledge Base Expanded
In the Career Knowledge section, additional glossary entries regarding RAV obligations, job-seeking efforts, and work certificates have been added. A practical companion for anyone currently actively searching for a job.
Performance Improvements
The dashboard loads faster, and the application list now shows live how many applications you have already logged this month — and how many you still need before your RAV appointment.
Why Manually Filling Out the RAV Form Is Outdated
Anyone registered with the RAV must provide seamless proof of their job-seeking efforts. This is not optional, but mandatory. Those who do not submit the form on time or provide incomplete information risk a reduction in daily allowances.
The good news: Once applications are cleanly tracked digitally, proving your applications requires no effort. PARAT handles the transformation from a structured entry to a SECO-compliant document — fully automatically.
Manually filling out the RAV form is therefore not only unnecessary, but also more prone to errors: transcription errors, incorrect dates, forgotten entries — all of this is eliminated when the system pulls data directly from the application list.
Conclusion
PARAT was designed from the beginning as a Swiss solution for job seekers — one that takes away administrative burdens so you can focus on what really matters: writing great applications and preparing for interviews.
Having the RAV form filled out automatically is a concrete step in this direction. It saves time, reduces errors, and gives you more capacity for what truly counts.
