Make sure when you are searching for jobs you have a targeted resume.
Do a survey of the job market and take notes... Note every technical job you are remotely interested in... your notes should end up with some rough numbers like this:
1% of jobs are for electronic engineers strong in microwave experience
2% of jobs are for electronic engineers strong in board layout
8% of jobs are for sw developer strong in C++
10% of jobs are for sw developers strong in mySQL and PHP/Python
15% of jobs are for electronic engineers strong in testing
25% of jobs are for electronic engineers strong in Verilog, Mechatronics, C++
40% of jobs are for sw developers strong in .NET and SQL Server
After you have those rough stats compiled it is time to write 7 separate HIGHLY TARGETED resumes.
For all the electronic resumes, write verbosely about every programming language you've ever touched, make it at least two pages full of every damn keyword and buzzword you can possibly think of. Use a thesaurus to make sure you every possible variation of these keywords and buzzwords. But most of the language should not be buzzwords, it should describe in excruciating detail every electronic project you touched since you were ten years old. Mention EVERYTHING technical- programming, electronics, design, testing, etc. From the stats above, you should have 4 targeted electronic resumes. Each should be targeted to the specialty: microwave, boards, testing, mechatronics.
For all the programming resumes, write verbosely about every programming language you've ever touched, make it at least two pages full of every damn keyword and buzzword you can possibly think of. Use a thesaurus to make sure you every possible variation of these keywords and buzzwords. But most of the language should not be buzzwords, it should describe in excruciating detail every software project you touched since you were ten years old. Mention 97% only programming/db/sysadmin. Max 1% mention electronics. From the stats above, you should have 3 targeted programming resumes. Each should be targeted to the specialty: C++, PHP/Python/Mysql, .NET/SQL
So now you have your 7 highly targeted resumes. Create two more named:
Software.docx - 4 pages and is rollup of ALL keywords for every language/db
Electronics.docx - 4 pages and is rollup of ALL keywords for every electronic specialty
Post those two resumes to every single major EU related web job board you can find. Since these two resumes are loaded with keywords the frontline hiring folks will find your resume first. You have cast a very wide net with this approach.
TIP: If you login to every job board and edit your DOCX resume (just add a hidden period char)... this updates the "lastModified" date in the job board SQL table.... Most job boards SELECT * FROM resumes WHERE keywords LIKE '%{kewords}%' ORDER BY lastModified DESC.
If you are diligent and update these two resumes every day on the job boards then recruiters should start contacting you. They will say- "We are looking for an electronic engineer strong with testing." Note their contact info and visit the company website. Read the job description really carefully. Open ElectronicsTesting.docx and do a one-time edit that speaks directly to the Job Description. Now send this turbocharged highly targeted resume and make sure they pass that on to the real hiring people. That will increase your chances of having your resume escaping the trashbin.
So now your two mega resumes are on all the big EU job boards. Time to start applying for jobs. For every job you are interested in read the job description carefully and edit the targeted resume to speak directly to the Job Description. This will increase your chances of having your resume escaping the trashbin.
When you are not job searching... lock yourself in your study and do every single project you can think of, touching on the things that interest you but also get experienced and familiar with the things that don't interest you so much. For example you may not be excited about electronics testing, but since 15% of the jobs are for electronics testing it would be wise to get really truly experienced with that first. Good way to get your foot in the door.
Totally ignore these two resume "rules"
1) Keep your resume to one page
2) Don't put your picture on your resume
Make sure your resume is at least two or three pages, and has your professional photo in the header.
I have 43 targeted resumes and they are all 3-6 pages long. Never been so employed in all my life.
Writing resumes really well is probably the most profitable thing you will ever do in your lifetime. And the most realistic way to get the job you are looking for. There is a real art in balancing the bullshit and writing really, really well.
HTH and good luck mang