The Europass CV
The European Curriculum Vitae
You only need 8 steps to build your EuroPass CV. You can complete the 8 steps in any order.
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Five basic principles for a writing a good CV are:.
- Concentrate on the essentials
- A CV must be brief: try not to exceed three pages.
- If your work experience is limited, describe your education and training first
- Be clear and concise
- Use short sentences.
- Concentrate on the relevant aspects of your experience.
- Explain any breaks in your studies or career.
- Adapt your CV to suit the post you are applying for
- Before sending your CV check that it corresponds to the profile required.
- Do not include experience which is not relevant to the application.
- Beware: do not artificially inflate your CV; if you do, you are likely to be found out at interview.
- Take care over the presentation of your CV
- Set out your skills and competences clearly and logically, so that your advantages stand out.
- Pay attention to details such as spelling and punctuation.
- Check your CV once you have filled it in
- Remove any spelling mistakes, and ensure it is laid out clearly and logically.
- Have someone else re-read your CV so that you are sure the content is clear and easy to understand.