Ten short guides for students and graduates who want to work in another European country: where to look, your rights, CV and cover letter, interviews, recognition of diplomas, contract and insurance, internships and how to avoid job scams. Country by country: Why work abroad? 32 countries »
The EURES portal lists close to 3 million vacancies from 31 European countries and is free to use. Add the public employment service of the country you are interested in, company career pages and online job days – and start with the jobs Europe is short of.
Two pages at most, the newest experience first and adapted to each job. The free Europass profile lets you build a CV in 31 languages and send it straight to EURES. Whether to add a photo or your date of birth depends on the country.
Follow exactly the application procedure in the advert: CV and cover letter, an online form or a test. One page of cover letter, written for this employer, in the language of the advert – and keep a list of where you have applied.
For most jobs you need no formal recognition – the employer judges your diploma. In regulated professions, such as doctor, nurse, teacher or architect, you must get your qualification recognised first. The EU Regulated Professions Database shows where that applies.
Based on official EU information: EURES, Your Europe – work and retirement, Europass, the European Commission and EU law (EUR-Lex). Rules can change – check the official sources before you move. Updated: October 2026.
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