Automatically Track RAV Application Efforts: End Double Bookkeeping
Anyone receiving daily allowances from the unemployment fund (ALV) in Switzerland is required by the AVIG (Unemployment Insurance Act) to provide a monthly proof of personal job search efforts.
In practice, this means: You must provide proof of at least 10 to 12 high-quality job applications per reporting period. Until now, many job seekers maintained two separate lists for this: their own notes or spreadsheet — and, at the end of the month, entering everything into Job-Room.ch (eServices).
With the new automation tools in PARAT, we are putting an end to this double bookkeeping.
Why Duplication Is Prone to Errors
When data is manually transferred from one place to another, typical sources of error arise:
- Forgotten data: An application from the beginning of the month gets lost in your emails.
- Missing proof: Rejection emails or acknowledgements of receipt are not saved as evidence.
- Risk of penalty days: If the proof is not submitted by the 5th day of the following month at the latest, you risk facing RAV suspension days.
The Solution: The Integrated RAV Proof Board
In PARAT, your search activities and applications come together in one central place:
- Discover a job: You see an interesting offer in your Smart Matches.
- 1-click bookmarking: Clicking the button "Save for RAV" immediately transfers the job post with all metadata (company, position, location, URL) to your tracking board.
- Generate application: Create your cover letter using the integrated AI. The status automatically changes to "Applied".
- Monthly export: On the due date, download the ready, legally compliant PDF and submit it to the RAV.
Frequently Asked Questions About Automatic Proof
Will my RAV advisor accept this format?
Yes. SECO does not prescribe a rigid design, but requires complete mandatory details (date, company, position, type of application, result). The PARAT PDF complies exactly with these SECO guidelines.
What happens to my notes?
You can add individual notes to each job position (e.g., contact person's name, phone call date). These are neatly included in the proof document.
Conclusion
Automate your application documentation from day 1. This way, you stay in control at all times and can submit your proof at the end of the month without any stress.
