INTELLECTUAL OUTPUT 2 English version | Page 182
Instructions for filling in the Europass CV
Mother tongue(s)
Other language(s)
Replace with language.
Example:
Spanish
Remove any fields left empty.
Replace with mother tongue(s).
Example:
English
Do not overestimate your level, which may be checked if you are interviewed!
UNDERSTANDING
SPEAKING
WRITING
Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production
Example:
C1 Example:
C1 Example:
B2 Example:
B2
Example:
B1
Replace with name of language certificate. Enter level if known.
Example:
Certificado de Español: Lengua y Uso
Replace with language.
Example:
French
Example:
B2
Example:
B2
Example:
B1
Example:
B1
Example:
A2
Replace with name of language certificate. Enter level if known.
Example:
Diplôme d'études en langue française (DELF) B1
Levels: A1/2: Basic user - B1/2: Independent user - C1/2 Proficient user
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
When describing your personal skills:
• Use simple words and clear, unambiguous language.
• Avoid jargon and clichés (e.g. I am a team player) without context-based evidence of skills.
• Be succinct: take time to understand what skills are important for the position you are applying for.
• Specify in what context they were acquired (through training, work, seminars, voluntary or leisure
activities, etc.).
Communication skills
Organisational / managerial skills
Job-related skills
Replace with your communication skills. Specify in what context they were acquired.
Examples:
▪ good communication skills gained through my experience as sales manager
▪ excellent contact skills with children gained through my experience as ice hockey volunteer coach
Replace with your organisational / managerial skills. Specify in what context they were acquired.
Examples:
▪ leadership (currently responsible for a team of 10 people)
▪ good organisational skills gained as secretary of the History Society, responsible for booking
speakers and promoting events
▪ good team-leading skills gained as ice hockey volunteer coach
Replace with any job-related skills not listed elsewhere. Specify in what context they were acquired.
Examples:
▪ good command of quality control processes (currently responsible for quality audit)
▪ mentoring skills (as senior nurse, I was responsible for the training and induction of new nursing staff)
Instructions for filling in the Europass CV - europass.cedefop.europa.eu - © European Union, 2002-2015
Page 4 / 5