Resume & CV builder for Other European Countries
In Other European Countries the document is called a CV (Europass or national format). Recommended length: 1–2 pages (Europass can run longer). Below are the conventions that decide whether your application looks local and professional — or foreign and risky. Then build yours free, with Other European Countries pre-selected.
Build my Other European Countries resume — freeWhat to include for Other European Countries
- Clear structure: profile, experience, education, skills, languages (CEFR)
- GDPR consent line where the country expects it (e.g. Italy, Poland)
- Work eligibility for the EU if you hold it
What to leave out
- Sensitive personal data not requested (religion, political views)
- Passport/ID numbers on the circulated CV
Photo, language & spelling
Photo: Varies by country: common in Germany, Italy, Spain and France; unusual in the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia. Research the specific country before deciding.
Spelling: Use the posting's language. State language skills with CEFR levels (A1 beginner – C2 mastery) — this is the European standard.
Documents employers commonly request
- Cover letter adapted to the country
- Certificates and translated qualifications where required
Local insight
Europass (europass.europa.eu) is the EU's standard CV builder — useful for EU institutions, Erasmus-linked roles and cross-border applications. Private employers in most countries prefer a clean custom CV; use Europass when the vacancy mentions it or for public-sector applications.
Sources
Conventions vary by employer, sector and role — always check the job ad's own instructions first.
- Make it in Germany — Applying for a Job (official portal) — Photo expectations vary by industry within Europe; tabular CV and CEFR levels
- Europass — How to self-assess your language skills — CEFR self-assessment for language skills