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You’re developing your qualifications

Developing your competences is capital you need to be able to document.

In many formal situations, a lack of confirmations (diplomas, certificates, references) can make it impossible to get a promotion, win a new commission or enter a new professional activity - especially with previous work abroad, applying for such work, or when changing industries.

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From the expert

„Professional development is a big investment - but without full documentation of your qualifications it may not pay off. In practice a certificate or diploma is not just an ornament; it is a ticket to new opportunities that you need to have at hand."
- Paweł Blajer, attorney-at-law, PhD, estate-planning specialist

A list of documents and materials worth preparing

As originals and as digital copies.

  1. 1 School and university diplomas - originals and transcripts, documenting formal education
  2. 2 Postgraduate and specialist course diplomas - stating the field, institution and date of completion
  3. 3 Certificates of training and vocational courses - together with the programme, access details to training platforms, number of hours and the qualification level obtained
  4. 4 Professional licences and authorisations - with registration numbers, period of validity and issuing institution
  5. 5 Academic or professional titles - resolutions, decisions, documents confirming the title award
  6. 6 Reference letters and opinions - from employers, colleagues or clients, preferably bilingual
  7. 7 Awards, distinctions and decorations
  8. 8 Certificates from conferences, seminars and workshops, including papers delivered
  9. 9 Publications and academic or professional output - publishing contracts, official publication identifiers, copies of more important publications
  10. 10 Career-development plans prepared by yourself or with the support of a personal-development coach

Create your safe today!

It’s best to start with a single document from the list above. It will take you a few minutes, and your family will receive exactly what they need, exactly when they need it.