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A standardized CV template following the European Europass framework. Designed for cross-border job applications with a level for each language you list and EU-recognized formatting.
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Spec sheet
Two-column resume with a column-aligned header — photo and contacts on the left, name and title beside them — and key achievements laid out as a grid
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Why this shape
The International Europass template follows the standardized CV framework recognized across European Union member states and widely accepted internationally. The layout includes structured sections for personal information, work experience, education, languages with the level you state for each, and additional qualifications. This format provides a common language for describing skills and qualifications that HR departments across different countries can evaluate consistently. Choose this template when applying for positions in EU countries, international organizations, Erasmus programs, or any context where a Europass-format CV is requested or advantageous.
Read before you apply through hiring software
Applying through an online job portal? Use a single-column template for the portal, and keep this one for emailing a recruiter or handing over in person.
Open the ATS-Optimized guideRead by the machine
A rail that some hiring software reads into the main column.
Declared layout score
80/100
A structural rating the template declares, not your odds.
Hiring-software test
Passed
A dense sample export came back with every section intact on Letter paper, Oct 17, 2026.
Word export
Word export as a single-column file
Filled in
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In FrostCommunications SpecialistOpen the exampleIt is not legally mandatory, but it is strongly preferred or explicitly requested by many European employers and institutions. EU-funded programs, government positions, and international organizations frequently require Europass-formatted CVs. Even when not required, the standardized format makes it easier for European HR departments to evaluate candidates consistently across different nationalities.
European CV conventions vary by country. In Germany, Austria, and France, a professional photo is commonly expected. In the UK, Ireland, and Nordic countries, photos are typically omitted. Our template includes an optional photo field. Research the norms for the specific country where you are applying and include or omit the photo accordingly.
Give each language an honest level. Interviewers may test what you claim. If you have taken official language exams like DELF, Cambridge, or Goethe-Zertifikat, use those results as your reference point. The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) describes language ability on six levels, from A1 (beginner) to C2 (mastery). When a job advert asks for one, check it against the level you state.
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