EU resources for guidance - CAREER DEVELOPMENT TOOLS

The EUROGUIDANCE network presents European best practices in lifelong guidance, showcasing effective methods, frameworks, and targeted actions implemented across different national contexts. EUROPASS offers free digital tools and documents that help citizens manage their learning and career paths, make their skills and qualifications transparent, and support job search, study, mobility, and volunteering across Europe. The EURES portal supports job mobility by providing access to job vacancies, labour market information, and personalized guidance for cross-border employment. For researchers, EURAXESS offers comprehensive support for international research careers, including job opportunities, funding information, and practical guidance on mobility and working conditions.

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EUROPEAN BEST PRACTICES IN GUIDANCE

European Best Practices in Guidance

The Good Practices section of the website, 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

EU resource: | EUROGUIDANCE | Resources > Good Practices |

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EU TOOLS FOR CITIZENS

EUROPASS – your digital companion in the world of education and career

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.

EU resource: | EUROPASS > Digital tools |

EURES – European Job Mobility Portal

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.

EU resource: | EURES |

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EU TOOLS FOR RESEARCHERS

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.

Career Orientation Tool on the EURAXESS website is a toolkit for researchers which highlights resources to help researchers identify the key aspect of their career plan to build on their skills and knowledge, consider a wide range of career options, make a plan to reach researchers’ professional development goals.

EU resource: | EURAXESS > Career Orientation Tool |

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