An employer in Europe spends a minute or two on a CV. A clear one shows quickly that you can do the job.
Keep it short and in order
One or two pages. Start with your most recent job and go back in time. For each job: employer, city and country, dates (month and year) and your role.
Describe what you actually did
- Name the equipment, tools or machines you used
- Mention volumes and shifts: pallets per shift, night work, 12-hour shifts
- Add certificates: forklift, welding processes, driving categories, food hygiene
Explain the gaps
A short note such as “family business” or “seasonal farm work” is better than an unexplained year. Employers and consulates notice gaps.
Make the details match
Your name, date of birth and nationality on the CV must match your passport exactly. Add a recent photo only if the employer asks for one, and a phone number with WhatsApp and an email you check every day.