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 concerns what takes up most of a job seeker's time: manually filling out the RAV personal job-seeking efforts form. That is now a thing of the past.
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 Centre) knows the obligation: Every month, the "Proof of personal job-seeking efforts" form must be submitted. Employer, date, position, contact method — carefully listing everything. Those who submit ten or more applications per month spend hours doing this.
The problem: The data is actually already available. In the application tool, in the spreadsheet, in your head. Only the transfer into 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 type. Exactly the data the RAV needs.
New: With one click on "RAV Nachweis" 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 via 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, provided you have added one
The result: What used to take 20–40 minutes now takes less than 60 seconds. Automatically filling out the RAV form instead of doing it manually — that is precisely the approach.
Who Can Use the Automatic Form Feature?
The RAV proof is available to all PARAT users who record their applications in the system. The more completely you enter your applications, the more precise the filled-out form will be.
Tip: For every application, enter at least the company, position, date, and application type. 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 area, additional glossary entries regarding RAV duties, job-seeking efforts, and employment references have been added. A practical companion for anyone actively job hunting.
Performance Improvements
The dashboard loads faster, and the application list now shows live how many applications you have already recorded 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 complete proof of their job-seeking efforts. This is not optional; it is mandatory. Failing to submit the form on time or providing incomplete details risks a reduction in daily allowances.
The good news: Once applications are cleanly recorded digitally, proving your applications requires no effort at all. PARAT handles the transformation from 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: transfer mistakes, incorrect dates, forgotten entries — all of this is eliminated when the system pulls data directly from your application list.
Conclusion
PARAT was designed from the beginning as a Swiss solution for job seekers — one that takes care of bureaucratic duties so you can focus on what matters most: writing good 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 really counts.
