Your curriculum vitae and cover letter are important tools in searching for a job.
Curriculum Vitae (Resume)
A CV should give information about yourself, past experience, qualifications, and skills. The object of a CV is to get an interview, so it should be brief and efficient, getting across the key information.
It is useful to have a CV in the Europass format as it may be specifically requested for certain opportunities. Preparing a CV in this format is also a good exercise for those writing their CV for the first time, as it helps to understand what information is necessary, how to organize it and what terminology to use.
Europass CV Format
The nature of the Europass CV however is quite long, so it is also useful to prepare a personalized, more versatile CV.
Cover Letter
The cover letter, also called the motivation letter, accompanies your CV and explains why you have chosen to apply for the position in question. Just as your CV must be adapted accordingly, the cover letter must seem authentic and unique with the aim to intrigue those who receive it.
There are multiple forms in which to submit your cover letter, which will be laid out below.
The format of your motivation letter also depends on the situation of your application.
LinkedIn Profile
“Relationships matter” is the slogan of LinkedIn, a social business-oriented network that was founded in 2002 and today has 300 million users across the world. LinkedIn’s main objective is to allow users to develop a professional network. It is possible to meet people you may want to collaborate with, or even find a job through your network.
It is essential to create a profile that is both captivating and professional.