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The French CV format — what recruiters in France actually expect
A CV that works at home can fail in France. Not because of your experience — because of local conventions: photo rules, personal details, length and tone. Here is what makes a French CV different — and how we rebuild yours for it.
The French rules at a glance
PhotoCommon, not universal
Personal detailsCommon: birthdate, birthplace; sometimes marital status
Length & format1 page (juniors)
What French recruiters look for
Diplômes carry real weight — school name matters; "accroche" profile line; anonymised CVs exist (then: no photo)
The #1 mistake applicants make in France
More than 2 pages
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