Resume Format
Germany — Format it the way recruiters expect
The expected structure, length, and conventions for a cv in Germany.
Document Structure
1
Personal Details
Name, address, phone, email, date of birth — photo is customary
2
Professional Photo
Formal headshot, top-right corner
3
Work Experience
Tabular format, reverse chronological
4
Education
Degree, institution, dates, key coursework
5
Skills & Languages
Language proficiency levels (e.g. B2, C1) expected explicitly
6
Signature & Date
Some employers still expect a signed, dated CV ("Lebenslauf")
Dos & Don'ts
Do's
- • Include a professional photo — still standard practice in Germany
- • State language proficiency using CEFR levels (A1–C2)
- • Use a clean, tabular ("Lebenslauf") layout
Don'ts
- • Do not leave out dates — German CVs expect a complete, gap-free timeline
- • Do not use a creative/non-standard layout for corporate roles