EUROPASS COURSE FOR GUIDANCE PRACTITIONERS

Since its introduction in 2004 Europass has grown into a recognisable European job search brand. The most popular tools among Europass users by far are the CV Creator and the Cover Letter Creator, and these two have been used in countless job applications across Europe for almost two decades.

The Europass portal is designed as a support tool for European citizens to present themselves to potential employers or educational institutions and actively engage in their continuous professional development with their access to relevant learning and working opportunities throughout Europe. Thanks to these aspects, Europass is a widely applicable tool suitable for many different user profiles.

It can be used as a support tool when users apply for different study or volunteering opportunities, student practices, Erasmus+ mobilities and many more. It can also be used when users wish to compete for their first job or when they are transitioning from one job to another or moving from one country to another in search of interesting job or learning opportunities.

This makes Europass an important tool, not only for those who want to apply for jobs and educational opportunities, but also for guidance practitioners and their clients, as well as employers and educational institutions, who all need reliable tools and information to efficiently assess many different applicant profiles.

In the following sections we will explore how guidance practitioners can approach and counsel different target groups and show them the benefits of using Europass, tailored to their own specific needs. Where possible, we will provide practical materials and case studies which can be used in day-to-day work with applicants, students and employers.