How to assess your language competences
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The best way to write your CV is using the Europass CV template. The Europass CV replaced the European CV in 2002. The Europass CV enables you to clearly show your skills and qualifications as well as your work experience. Other Europass documents can be easily attached to the Europass CV. Use short sentences. Do not split an entry under one heading over two pages. Print your CV on white paper.
Let someone read your CV
And last but not least, have someone read your CV. This way you will find out how long it takes to read it and if you wrote everything clearly. Remember, you will not be there when your potential employer will be reading it!
The best way is to take a TELC (The European Language Certificates) exam. TELC is a system of language examinations based on the Common European Framework of References for Languages established by the Council of Europe. You cannot fail this exam if you know the language a little. The certificate simply shows your competences in various areas:
- Listening
- Reading
- Speaking (interaction and production)
- Writing
Your career chances at work can improve with a TELC certificate.
The self-assessment grid is based on the six level scale of the Common European Framework and distinguishes your language competences as follows:
- A1-A2– basic user: elementary language skills, short sentences;
- B1-B2– independent user: active ability to deal with everyday situations, fluent verbal expressions, understanding of news programmes, ability to write formal letters;
- C1-C2– proficient user: ability to understand difficult authentic texts, high linguistic competence approaching native speaker level.
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