The CV involves self-reflection and abilities of:
- self-knowledge;
- highlighting personal results;
- identifying and evaluating competences;
- stressing positive aspects and gliding over difficulties;
- defining clear career development objectives (insofar as it is possible, in
accordance with the interests of the potential employer).
Of particular importance are: attitude, positive state of mind, self-confidence, realism,
commitment, and the will to succeed.
Drawing up a CV assumes knowing the specificity of the desired job, the interests of the
employer so as to group information according to the requirements of the position one
applies for. In addition, certain presentation rules will be followed, but the CV will be
adapted to the personality and background of the applicant.
A CV may be sent in response to a newspaper advertisement or it may be a spontaneous
application addressed to certain firms, enterprises, workforce placement agencies,
rigorously selected on the basis of criteria such as: the field of activity, size (number of
employees), location, expansion (branching out, diversifying production).
The Europass CV includes the following sections:
Personal data • first name and last name- address
- contact details (address, telephone, e-mail)
- date of birth
- nationality
- gender
Education and training • name and type of the education and training
institution - diploma or certificate obtained
- results
Professional experience • employer’s name - time period
- field of activity
- occupation / position
- responsibilities
- results