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Instructions for filling in the Europass CV All CV headings/fields are optional. Remove any fields left empty. PERSONAL INFORMATION Replace with First name(s) Surname(s) If you have more than one first name, start with the one you usually use. Example: John Smith Insert picture only if required. Replace with house number, street name, city, postcode, country. Choose the postal address at which you can be contacted quickly. Example: 32 Reading Rd., Birmingham B26 3QJ, United Kingdom Replace with telephone number. Replace with mobile number. Choose the number at which you can be contacted quickly, most likely your mobile phone. Example: [phone] Separate groups of digits in accordance to national convention, to ensure your telephone number is easy to read. Example: + State e-mail address Choose the e-mail address at which you can be contacted quickly, preferably your personal e-mail address. Avoid fancy or silly addresses. Example: [e-mail] State personal website(s) Be sure it is relevant to the position and it does not hinder your application. Example: www.sample.com Replace with type of IM service / Replace with messaging account(s). Be sure it is relevant to the position and it does not hinder your application. Example: AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) john.smith Sex Enter sex | Date of birth dd/mm/yyyy | Nationality Enter nationality/-ies Complete only if required. Check local legal provisions regarding data such as sex, age, nationality, etc. on a CV. Example: Sex Male | Date of birth 01/04/1973 | Nationality Spanish JOB APPLIED FOR POSITION PREFERRED JOB STUDIES APPLIED FOR PERSONAL STATEMENT Delete non relevant headings. Select from list: Job applied for / Position / Preferred job / Studies applied for / Personal statement This heading gives an immediate overview of the purpose of your application. Delete non relevant headings in the left column. Examples: JOB APPLIED FOR Human Resources Assistant (ref. 562/2013) POSITION Car painter PREFERRED JOB Customer Service Representative or Clerical Support STUDIES APPLIED FOR Postgraduate Applied Economics PERSONAL STATEMENT A graduate with strong communication and organisational skills gained in nursing, now seeking to move into HR as a trainee manager Use ‘Personal statement’ only if you have a clear idea of what job you wish to apply for. Focus on your core strengths and achievements related to the job, rather than past duties. A few sentences are enough (max. 50 words). Avoid generic statements such as ‘Looking for a challenging opportunity’, etc. Instructions for filling in the Europass CV - europass.cedefop.europa.eu - © European Union, 2002-2015 Page 2 / 5