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Module 1

Guidelines for VET Students

Practical Activities


Table of Contents

Operative Tools
1 - CV template

https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/editors/en/cv/compose

The template provides possibility for the intern to prepare a CV online and then download to be sent to the desire hosting organisation.


2 - Language passport

https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/editors/en/lp/compose

The template provides possibility for the intern to prepare a language passport online and then download to be sent to the desire hosting organisation.


3 - Motivation letter

https://www.internships.com/student/resources/search/coverletter/examples

The link provides access to different templates of motivation letters according to the specific position the person is applying for (internship, part-time job, etc.). 


4 - Interview questions and answers

https://transparency.kununu.com/most-common-interview-questions-and-answers-free-pdf-download/

The document provides the prospective intern with set of common interview questions and answers, which can be used for the person to prepare for an interview at the company, which is of interest. 


5 - Create your own business card

https://www.canva.com/create/business-cards/

With Canva you can create for free your business card, download the file and use it to send to prospective employers.


6 - Job application tracker

https://huntr.co

The website provides access to a tool, which is  a job application tracker and can help you track every detail about your different job applications submitted.


7 - European Health Insurance Card

https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=559

The website gives instructions on how a person can get a European Health Insurance Card, which is helpful for any person traveling abroad. The card can provide young people traveling for an internship with medical help when needed in their country of residence, when it is different from their home country.


8 - Learning language

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duolingo&hl=en

The Duolingo app provides possibilities to learn words and sentences in any language – this is very helpful and needed for an intern going abroad to ease his/her communication with local communities, colleagues, clients. 


9 - Learn about specific country

https://ec.europa.eu/education/study-in-europe/country-profiles_en

The website give information about each European country a young person would want to visit, study or work in. It is helpful to learn a bit about the country culture and socio-economic life before  going for an internship there.


10 - Emergency numbers

https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/112-your-country

112 is the European emergency number you can dial free of charge from fixed and mobile phones everywhere in the EU. It will get you straight through to the emergency services – police, ambulance, fire brigade. National emergency numbers are still in use too, alongside 112. This is helpful to know when traveling abroad.


This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This web site reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

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