If you’re thinking about studying abroad or would like to work in a European country, it’ll be indispensable for you to be able to show your skills and abilities in an easy-to-understand mode.
You've to know there are divergences among countries when talking about resumes. The same resume isn't valid for all countries, and not only because of the language.
Different countries ask and expect certain information to be present on resumes, and consequently it is critical that your new resume fills the unique requirements of that country.
American resume tend to be ‘functional’ exposing skills and experience but they often miss depth and don’t equate experience with employers.
So, what about the European Resume?
European resume tend to be chronological and often gloss over skills.
How to Write a European Resume
- Use achievement oriented bullets that begin with an action version and include a result.
- Start with a Professional Profile (also called a Summary) that highlights the better of what the candidate is providing.
- Edit content to include those domains of expertise, skills, and knowledge for which the market is waiting, not all the details of your story (work, research, fellowships, etc.)
Personal Information to Include On a European Resume
- Marital Status
- Age
- Personal Interests like hobbies
- All education including high school / secondary school
- Photos are also recommended (professional headshot is better)
Recently in Europe, the rules for resume writing modified substantially. As part of the European Union (EU), all members adopt the same resume criteria and format. The Europass CV was created to “provide citizens with the opportunity to present in clear and comprehensive way information on their qualifications and competences”.
This is a great idea for people applying for roles in EU as there's a canonical template to complete that avoids issues such as cultural differences and different requirements between the countries.
The European Commission promotes this model of European Resume in order to standardize the format and content of resumes used by young professionals throughout all countries of the European Union. Recent graduates are so advised to employ this model.
European Resume, American Resume: differences
In today’s society the terms “CV” and “resume” are frequently used interchangeably. Take note, nevertheless, if you are applying for a job in the USA, as there are major differences between a “resume” and a “CV”.
An American Curriculum Vitae (CV) is not the same as a CV from countries around the world. What a people outside of the USA know as a "Curriculum Vitae" (or "CV") is named also called a "resume" in the US. A "Curriculum Vitae" in USA is not a resume - it is a longer document and is usually written only by a researcher, educator, or academic.
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