CAREER DEVELOPMENT TOOLS
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INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH (OVERVIEW)
INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH (OVERVIEW)
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This section, developed by the Euroguidance Network, presents a collection of effective guidance practices from across Europe. These examples provide valuable insights into how lifelong guidance is implemented in different national contexts. The practices showcase diverse approaches — including methods, techniques, frameworks, and targeted actions – addressing the needs of various groups. Guidance professionals can explore and filter the practices by theme, target group, or country to discover transferable ideas and innovative solutions that contribute to the improvement of guidance systems and services across Europe.
For more information, please follow the link: https://euroguidance.eu/guidance-systems-and-practice/good-practices
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Europass is a set of free online tools and documents created by the European Commission to help you effectively manage every stage of your educational and professional journey.
This EU initiative is designed to make your skills, education, and experience clear and recognized across Europe.
Europass supports you in finding a job, applying to university, doing an internship, or taking part in volunteering activities.
What does the Europass initiative include?
Europass Profile – an online portfolio showcasing your skills, achievements, and experience;
Europass Curriculum Vitae (CV) – a structured resume recognized across all EU countries;
Diploma Supplement – explains the content and level of your higher education;
Certificate Supplement – describes your professional qualifications.
Europass Mobility – a document that confirms experience gained abroad;
These documents help employers, universities, and other institutions easily understand your qualifications, education, skills, and experience — regardless of your country of origin. For more information, please follow the link: https://europass.europa.eu/select-language?destination=/node/1
EURES (EURopean Employment Services) is a European cooperation network established to facilitate the free movement of workers within the EU and EEA. The EURES portal is a comprehensive online platform that connects jobseekers with thousands of job vacancies across Europe. It provides detailed, country-specific information on living and working conditions, labour market trends, and social security systems. Moreover, EURES offers personalized support through a network of qualified EURES advisers who assist jobseekers and employers with tailored advice and guidance. EURES supports both jobseekers and employers through its adviser network, offering guidance tailored to cross-border employment situations. This dual approach often helps illustrate the full scope of what EURES can provide, making it a vital tool for citizens aiming to explore international career opportunities and successfully navigate cross-border employment.
For more information, please follow the link: https://eures.europa.eu/index_en
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EURAXESS is the leading European portal for the international research community. It offers free, personalized information and assistance to researchers aiming to advance their careers by moving to another country, as well as to research organizations seeking top talent. The platform supports researcher mobility and career development by providing access to job vacancies, funding opportunities, and practical advice on relocation and working conditions. By joining the EURAXESS network, career professionals and researchers can benefit from a wide range of tools and services to support their international career paths.
For more information, please follow the link: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/
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