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Applying for the Erasmus Plus program is not as easy as it sounds and requires a certain amount of preparation. Each year, thousands of French students decide to go abroad to study at a university or to work for a company.
But before launching yourself into the adventure and discovering the joys of an Erasmus exchange, you need to complete an administrative file and provide certain essential documents, including your CV (Curriculum Vitae).
In this article, we offer you some practical advice on putting together a complete, high-quality Erasmus Plus CV. These tips should help you to be accepted into the Erasmus programme and to find a place to stay abroad.
How do I write a CV for the Erasmus Plus program ?
Whether you are a student wishing to study at a European university, a young citizen looking for a work-study placement or a professional working in education, you must provide your CV and a covering letter explaining your mobility project.
The basics of a good Erasmus Plus CV
First of all, it’s worth remembering that a good CV is a simple Curriculum Vitae that respects certain basic rules. You don’t need to make a creative CV with an original layout, colors or graphic effects that might annoy the recruiter.
Keep it simple
If the recruiter or panel member doesn’t find the information they need in the first 5 seconds, your application risks being overlooked or relegated to the back of the queue.
Keeping your CV simple is the basic rule you should always bear in mind when creating it.
Follow a basic structure
Secondly, your CV sent to the members of the Erasmus Plus selection panel must include certain essential categories:
– Personal information
– Degrees obtained and courses taken (bachelor, master, DU, doctorate)
– Published academic work (university research, articles, website)
– Professional skills acquired (work experience, internships, voluntary work)
– Language skills (spoken and written, level test obtained)
– Interests (those related to your project)
– Each category should be organized in blocks and placed below the others to form a coherent whole. An accurate CV should fit on a single page, or even two if you feel it is relevant.
List your background chronologically
In every category of your CV, you should make a chronological list of your academic and professional background. Only list relevant experience that is likely to be of interest to the recruiter.
In the section devoted to your professional skills, don’t forget to indicate your language level, your computer skills and the personal aptitudes you have developed during your university career.
Don’t forget that the Erasmus Plus program is open to the world and defends humanist values and the right to education for all.
Adapt your Erasmus Plus CV to your interviewer
The simplicity of a CV does not mean that you should send a standard Curriculum Vitae that forgets to highlight certain information. It is important to adapt your CV to the post you are applying for.
If you are planning to study at a university abroad, you should emphasize your academic credentials, your language skills and your long-term career plans.
If you are an education officer wishing to work in a European school, it is strongly recommended that you emphasize your professional objectives in terms of the education system, as well as your interest in exchanging good learning techniques and sharing skills.
Fill in your CV on the Europass or Youthpass platforms
In certain situations, applicants must upload a CV on platforms affiliated to Erasmus Plus. For example, you can apply online by filling in a Europass orYouthpass CV.