Writing a professional CV
Instructions for using the European Curriculum Vitae (CV) format
A CV is often the first contact with a future employer; it is therefore important to attract the potential employer’s attention in the first few seconds of reading.
Writing a CV is an important step in looking for any job, however each country may have their own preferred presentation format. The following is a recognised template used throughout Europe, we strongly advise you to read the recommendations carefully.
Download European CV format (doc 108kb).
General recommendations:
Concentrate on the essentials
Presentation of your CV
Keep to the format structure
Ensure your CV matches the job
Writing a cover letter
Drafting your CV using the European format
Download all general recommendations (pdf 37kb)