CV outline
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Use these outlines to organize your work, then adapt them to the actual requirements. Replace placeholders and describe your own experience.
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Before you apply
0 of 4 readyA preparation checklist, saved on this device. The official posting determines eligibility and required documents.
Academic projects and PhD positions
Read the research scope and supervision arrangements. Check whether a transcript, research proposal, references, or writing sample is requested. Confirm thesis approval with your own university when needed.
Internships and graduate programs
Check start date, duration, pay, location, and assessment stages. Explain relevant projects and skills with concrete examples. Ask the employer about anything important that is missing.
Understand the listing
Funding and pay
Paid, stipend, and unpaid are different arrangements. When pay is unspecified, ask about amount, hours, and conditions. Never assume funding covers tuition, relocation, or living costs.
Country and university terminology
Search terms vary: examensarbete in Sweden, Masterarbeit in Germany, masteroppgave in Norway, and afstudeer in the Netherlands can help you find thesis projects. Check the actual academic level in each posting.
Eligibility and documents
Degree equivalence, enrollment, language, and work-permission requirements vary. Use the employer’s and university’s official requirements; a listing on this website does not confirm your eligibility.
Use official application channels
Follow the official posting, verify the organization and destination, and avoid sending sensitive documents through informal messages. Report suspicious links or requests.