Europass Curriculum Vitae (CV) Writing Tips

As the European Union has grown, standards are being implemented by the European Parliament in order to increase the quality of life and to bring it to a certain level where the citizens collectively living and working in the EU will all enjoy equal rights.

When you apply for a position inside any of the member states of the EU, whether you are studying or simply trying to gain experience, one of the most important issues is to be able to make your expertise and capabilities clearly understood to your potential employer.

1. What is Europass CV?

On December 15, 2004, through Decision No 2241/2004/EC, the European Parliament and the Council adopted a single transparent framework for qualifications and competencies by establishing Europass.

Europass consists of five documents: the Europass Curriculum Vitae (CV), the Europass Language Passport, the Europass Certificate Supplement, the Europass Diploma Supplement, and the Europass Mobility document. The first two forms you can fill in yourself, while the other three are filled in and