How do I apply to jobs in several EU countries with one CV?

Keep one master CV and make small country-specific versions. Expectations about length, photos, personal details and language differ across Europe, so one identical file rarely fits everywhere.

Adjust for each country:

• Language: match the job advert.
• Personal details and photo: follow the local convention and the advert.
• Qualifications: add a plain explanation of degrees the reader may not know.
• Contact line: show where you are and, if true, that you will relocate.

Keep the core content (titles, dates, achievements) identical in every version. Use A4 throughout.

Example of a simple system:

• "CV_Elena_Novak_master_EN.pdf" for international roles in English
• "CV_Elena_Novak_DE.pdf" for German-speaking employers, with a full month-and-year timeline
• "CV_Elena_Novak_FR.pdf" for France, with a clear job title at the top

Track which version you sent to which employer, so you can bring the right one to the interview and answer questions consistently.