CV, application and job interview in European countries

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Italy

An Italian application usually contains:

  • an up-to-date CV tailored to the job – the Europass CV is widely used. A photo is not needed unless the employer asks for one, and certificates or references are only sent on request,
  • a personalised cover letter (lettera di presentazione) showing your strengths, goals and why you fit the role,
  • your consent to the processing of personal data – CVs sent to companies must contain it.

Send your application by email or through the channel named in the ad; in some areas it still helps to hand your CV to the HR manager in person.

Diplomas: for most jobs the employer judges your qualifications. Information on recognising foreign academic qualifications comes from CIMEA, the Italian ENIC-NARIC centre. For regulated professions (e.g. doctors, nurses, teachers) you need formal recognition from the competent Italian authority – see Your Europe on recognition of professional qualifications.

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Key figures: Eurostat (population on 1 January 2026; unemployment and employment rates 2025; minimum wages July 2026); for the United Kingdom – Office for National Statistics; for Liechtenstein – national statistics. Country information: EURES – Living and working conditions, public employment services and the official government websites listed under each country. Rules, thresholds and amounts can change – check the official sources before you move. Updated: October 2026.

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