The Europass CV is a popular CV template that is often used Europe. It is the European equivalent of what we call a resume in the US.
It provides an easy way to create a CV that would be recognized all over Europe, and it also lets you create a matching cover letter for your application.
When it comes to layout & design, though, the Europass format can be lacking, since it results in very long CVs (resumes). It also defaults to including some unnecessary information and can look quite dated. There is more on the advantages and disadvantage of the Europass format, but let’s take a look at a more modern alternative, with the same timeline layout that Europass is known for.
You should never forget about it. What you should be particularly on the lookout for are:
Europass has provided a specialized website that allows you to build your standardized European CV for free.
The only thing you need to do before start using their free tool is create a profile, which should consist of your personal information, work experience, education and training, and personal skills.
To get the best out of your Europass CV, you need to do 5 things: