Country guide
The German CV format — what recruiters in Germany actually expect
A CV that works at home can fail in Germany. Not because of your experience — because of local conventions: photo rules, personal details, length and tone. Here is what makes a German CV different — and how we rebuild yours for it.
The German rules at a glance
PhotoExpected — 45×60mm professional photo
Personal detailsFull: birthdate, birthplace, nationality; sometimes marital status
Length & format1–2 pages, tabular
What German recruiters look for
Tabellarischer Lebenslauf; SIGN with place and date; attach Zeugnisse (certificates); term: Lebenslauf
The #1 mistake applicants make in Germany
Forgetting the signature — a real red flag in Germany
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