Who This Cohort Is For

• Early to mid-career professionals aiming to get a job in Europe (Germany, Nordics, UK, EU)

• Candidates struggling with European CVs, cover letters, job portals, and clarity on where to apply

• High-intent job seekers who want a structured, realistic job-search plan instead of scattered YouTube/Google advice

• Professionals applying from India or outside the EU who need clarity on hiring practices for non-EU candidates.

Core Outcome (What They Walk Away With)

In 6 weeks, participants will:

• Identify which European countries and roles are realistic for their profile

• Build an ATS-friendly European CV and cover letter using formats that have helped candidates reach companies like SAP Germany, Bosch, Mercedes, Adidas, Wipro, NTT Data, Northvolt, and more

• Learn country-specific job-search strategies and portals for Germany, UK, Nordics, Netherlands, and wider Europe

• Set up a repeatable job-application system instead of random applying

• Walk away with a clear 6–12 month Europe job plan

• PLUS: One personalised 1:1 session with Payal for profile strategy or CV/cover letter review (scheduled in Week 4–5)

6-Week Breakdown

Week 1 – Understanding the Europe Job Market

Goal:

Get clarity on realistic job pathways to Europe and set the right expectations.

Live Session Focus:

• How hiring works in Europe for non-EU candidates

• Country comparison: Germany vs Nordics vs Western Europe (roles, language expectations, hiring openness)

• Common myths:

• “No jobs in Europe”

• “Only tech people get hired”

• “You must already be in Europe to get interviews”

Assignments:

1. Europe Job Readiness Questionnaire

• Work experience, skills, domains, languages, timelines

2. Country & Role Direction Draft

• Shortlist 2–3 target countries

• Define primary role types to focus on

End-of-Week Outcome:

A one-page “My Europe Job Goal” document with clear country and role focus.

Week 2 – Role & Company Mapping

Goal:

Map your profile to realistic roles and companies in Europe.

Live Session Focus:

• How to read European job descriptions correctly

• Identifying roles that actually hire international candidates

• Understanding seniority expectations, keywords, and role mismatches

Assignments:

1. Target Role & Company Shortlist

• 20–30 roles across 1–2 focus countries

• Identify companies that have a history of international hiring

End-of-Week Outcome:

A clear role + company shortlist, eliminating random job searching.

Week 3 – European CV & Cover Letter That Works

Goal:

Create a Europe-ready CV and cover letter aligned to your target roles.

Live Session Focus:

• Payal’s European CV format and cover letter structure

• ATS basics: keywords, formatting, length, and what to remove from Indian-style resumes

• Strong vs weak bullet points (with real examples)

Assignments:

1. European CV – First Draft (1–2 pages)

2. Cover Letter – First Draft

• A strong base version that can be tailored quickly

End-of-Week Outcome:

A job-ready European CV + cover letter aligned to EU hiring standards.

Week 4 – Job Portals, Applications & Application System

Goal:

Build a working application engine for Europe.

Live Session Focus:

• Country-wise job portals across Germany, UK, Netherlands, Switzerland, Nordics, and more

• Using LinkedIn, Indeed, and company career pages the right way for Europe

• Avoiding scam portals and low-quality applications

Assignments:

1. Job Application Tracker

• Company, role, portal, status, follow-ups

2. Live Applications

• Apply to 5–10 relevant roles using the new CV & cover letter

Personalised 1:1 Sessions – Slot Booking Opens

• Each participant books one 1:1 with Payal (Week 4 or 5)

• Focus options:

• Profile & country strategy

• Deep CV/cover letter review

• Role-specific application guidance

End-of-Week Outcome:

A live job-application system + confirmed/completed 1:1 session.

Week 5 – Interview Readiness & Profile Positioning

Goal:

Become confident and prepared for European interviews.

Live Session Focus:

• Typical European interview structure (HR → role/tech → cultural fit)

• How to position yourself as a non-EU candidate

• Answering “Why Europe?” and “Why should we hire you from abroad?”

Personal 1:1 Session with Payal

• 30–45 minutes focused on:

• CV/cover letter correction, OR

• Role and country refinement, OR

• Fixing gaps holding back interviews

Assignments:

1. Implement 1:1 feedback

2. Mock Interview Practice (peer or self-recorded)

End-of-Week Outcome:

A polished profile and basic interview readiness for Europe.

Week 6 – 90-Day Europe Job Execution Plan

Goal:

Turn everything into a clear post-cohort execution roadmap.

Live Session Focus:

• How to interpret rejections, silence, and interview feedback

• Adjusting strategy without burnout

• When and how to pivot roles, countries, or tactics

Assignments:

1. 90-Day Europe Job Plan

• Weekly application targets

• Networking and follow-up cadence

• Interview prep schedule

2. Personal Europe Job Playbook

• Country & role focus

• Final CV & cover letter

• Application tracker

• Interview notes

• 90-day calendar

End-of-Week Outcome:

A complete “Europe Job Search Playbook” with actionable next steps — not vague plans.