Germany - format cv

Is the Europass format CV widely used and accepted?

The Europass CV is often used - besides other personal data sheets. In some cases or some professions, it is more beneficial to create an individual format, to set oneself apart from the other CVs.

A collaboration between EURES Spain and the association of engineers of Zaragoza resulted, in just a few months, in job placements for more than 20 engineers in small- and medium-sized enterprises in Germany and the Nor­dic countries. We also provided sup­port and practical information to those workers - and to the companies where they were engaged - in order to facili­tate the transition. '

Teresa Vieitez Carrazoni,

EURES Adviser, Spain

Is there a preference for handwritten applications?

There’s no preference for handwritten CVs, unless clearly specified.

Is it standard to include a photo on the CV?

To enclose a photo with the CV is not compulsory. Nevertheless most employers like to have it in an application.