Germany CV FORMAT 🤓 [a GUIDE for EXPATS]

[@simplegermany]

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[@AmanKhan-e5s2c]

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[@AmanKhan-e5s2c]

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[@AJ5]

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[@simplegermany]

Wow, thank you so much for buying us a coffee during your job search and for your kind feedback! We appreciate it very much and we wish you all the best in finding a job soon!

[@madhavareddy580]

Very comprehensive and very much helpful. Danke!

[@tamimsamimi306]

Thank you very much, your videos help in all matters of living in Germany

[@Nat-vr6nw]

Thank you for these insights! Very useful tips. Just want to underline that resumes in IT tend to be more in USA format, even in Germany It is better not to include birthdate, nationality, address and photo.

[@Calmasastone]

Hi. Today I changed my CV according to your videos. I hope my chances will be higher :) Thx!

[@simplegermany]

We hope so too! Please keep us posted 😊

[@singahulk]

This is quite interesting (I am German relocating back home), my US resume is three pages yet with significant detail with day to day tasks. Key responsibilities makes sense, however, to have only two sentence for each role seems wild 🤔.

[@Brosusjoon]

I am trying to get a job in Germany. Thank you so much for the content :)

[@wismorales2872]

It actually was helpful thanks!

[@lizajayawardena3573]

Very helpful channel, thanks for all the information

[@noegutierrez48]

Thank you very much, It was really helpful

[@ShizzleMyChizzle]

Great video thank you for the effort!

[@alifeingermany]

Dankeschön. Es ist sehr hilfreich 😊

[@sdg1120]

Muy buen video!!! Me sirvió demasiado :)

[@kiranbabu9223]

Hi. Thank you for the Valuable info

[@simplegermany]

Hey Kiran! Glad it was helpful 🙂

[@kiranbabu9223]

@@simplegermany Hi . thank you for your reply. can you please provide me your linkedIn profile. i need your valuable suggestions for getting job in germany

[@simplegermany]

Hi @@kiranbabu9223 ! Sorry for my late reply. We created a video that talks bout finding a job in Germany, which might help you out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZKtYZ6qfbeEhqc

[@alishub49]

Well explain. Thank very much

[@hikingviking859]

I sent a resume for a Software Engineer position in Berlin and i used the American CV style. They called to schedule an interview. I guess it depends on the company?

[@simplegermany]

Yes, totally! The younger and more modern, the more open-minded 😉. All the best for your interview!

[@learnthenearn5306]

Kindly send me your cv

[@chaithanyachaithanya6845]

Hey can you pls make me one CV? Plsss

[@natongoshadia8283]

I would like you to help me out with your CV please

[@majorkerr1333]

Danke für alles.

[@CooperBerlin]

Dankeschön ❤️

[@abhishekhirve4608]

Thanks Jen it's very helpful students and fresher's.

[@patrickpuentelml4958]

Awesome. Please, you should make a video talking about how to write a motivation letter for an embassy or University and a presentation letter. The world will be grateful with you.

[@temitopeshoniyi]

Nah, I would have to disagree. As a foreigner, who's worked with over 4 companies in Germany and closely worked with the HR. I can categorically tell you that your age is absolutely not needed neither is your nationality. Your drivers licence is only needed if you'll be on work trip a lot and I've have never included my signature in any application. And, I currently work with a super German company called Siemens. And the numbers of pages depend on your work experience. My CV is currently 4 pages long🤣.

[@leDespicable]

It may not be necessary, but it's better to have some of these things than to leave them out completely. You never know how stuffy and nitpicky the HR person reading your CV might be.

[@HaraMariaOnline]

Hello, is there a way to contact you to know about the same

[@virajvrooms]

Thanks. You just confirmed my thoughts. This is personal information that becomes a headache for the IT team in terms of GDPR compliance. I have heard that many are even doing away with the headshots.

[@kumu2024]

What kind of life we live in. You should do this and that ..100000 of things to get a job. It is so difficult to keep your energy while looking to all these kind of videos. Reading company requirements also the other thing that kills your energy. they will require 100 years experience, 1000 types of computer languages, 1000 tools for developing software ..and you should be 20 years old, and and and ..

[@AsterFoz]

It doesen't have to be german drivers license. It has to be EU drivers license. The one from Italy, Czechia or Portugal (or all the other EU countries) is valid in Germany too. I am surprised that you didn't mention 'Familienstand" in the first section.

[@simplegermany]

Familienstand is very old school and should have no affect on your application nowadays

[@AsterFoz]

@@simplegermany I finished Integrationkurs couple of months ago and we were told to add it. Also many lebenslauf tutorials and patterns have this. That's why I'm surprused... just like I was surprised when they told me that I have to write it in this 'everyone is equal' country.

[@PandorasBox2]

thank you

[@Bronxtale678]

It should be in German or English for a volunteer work

[@mrrishiraj88]

Thanks

[@Dracula338]

Thanks. Today i applied for Job search visa and I hope I Will get it in 4 week's. Now the task is to find the job 😭

[@simplegermany]

All the best for your job search! 🍀

[@Dracula338]

@@simplegermany thanks 👍

[@datukyands2909]

Do you already get the visa?

[@MartinAmbrosiusHackl]

As far as I know, a foreign drivers license is valid for 12 month. So you should say, that you ave a drivers' licence and if you get the job.... take driving lessons throughout the year of your stay in Germany.

[@cocobass]

Here's something that would prove very helpful - When it comes to people like me, who have been employed for over 25 years, how far back do we go on our CV?

[@simplegermany]

In your introduction paragraph you could mention the years of experience you have and list your last four employers.

[@cocobass]

@@simplegermany Danke!

[@sheersalmanbaig3375]

Wonderful video. Do you suggest any HR consultants who can help in finding a job in Germany.

[@simplegermany]

Recently we have partnered with a super cool company called CareerBee. They help international people find a job in Germany and have so many cool tips on how to navigate the German market. If you are interested, you can write them an email at [e-mail] and let them know that Simple Germany referred you. Luca or Laura, the founders, will get in touch with you and point you in the right direction. We wish you all the best in your job search! 🍀

[@sheersalmanbaig3375]

Many thanks for your reply.

[@khalidadnan1]

What about “Objective” and “About me”?

[@yashpardeshi1]

As far as I know about tech industry in India, one is not supposed to add sections like profile,hobbies and also not supposed rate their tech skills on any point scale as well. Is it needful in Germany??

[@abdulo8963]

Nice content. Please can you be specific on the types of jobs/careers that doesn't require one to speak German (apart from IT jobs) ? Note that I have seen your video on 'English jobs'. Kindly be specific

[@AsterFoz]

Komissionerer in a warehouse for example. A Putzfrau. A gradener or factory worker and all the other simple jobs.

[@amradel736]

Im from Egypt too I got the same thing 😂😂😂

[@artithakur3703]

Can we add our intership and certifications?

[@simplegermany]

Of course you can. Sometimes they are also requested.

[@blogginglife7956]

Can I use Europass to apply for Jobs or Ausbildung in Germany?

[@Selinamaebae]

What program did you use to become a sofware engineer ? Did you go through the Arbeits Argentur ?

[@LorettaGuastellaNissiotis]

Hi. How do I get a English speaking job as a hairdresser in Munich?

[@Azam-SEO]

Hi, it was a good video. Can you guys help to get a job in Germany against service charges?

[@simplegermany]

We don't provide personal services. We share all of our experience and research with you on how to find a job in our guides: www.simplegermany.com/working-in-germany/ and our KZbin playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLnp3hGZLHcOWdFqddbduUQMC_y_CbP2QV&si=c2dh1_w7MQtOt-RP

[@mdsouz4]

Wow I am not sure if those details on your CV is just some random mumbo jumbo because I too went to school in baton rouge, LA and then did my undergrad at the University of Sunderland!! hahaha

[@simplegermany]

Hehehe what a nice coincidence!

[@TheEmjay19]

Hello, you said 2 pages, may I know what paper size Germans usually write their CVs? Thank you!

[@simplegermany]

The standard German paper size is A4.

[@TheEmjay19]

@@simplegermany Thank you...

[@maryumakhtar8529]

Okay i wanna ask if i want to apply for a physiotherapist Criteria would be same? Or what cities i should prefer where i cam get get job and accomodations easily without hassle

[@vasin4227]

Hi, thanks for the useful tips! Is it a good idea the CV to be in landscape format so it is friendlier for reading directly from the computer screen or do the CVs always get printed? The signature will look weird on a landscape CV...

[@simplegermany]

We have never seen or heard of a CV in landscape format and yes, in our previous companies, we always printed the CV 😉

[@saimadnan1934]

Hi. Just wanted to ask that I will be applying for masters this year. Can you make a video on what things will help me in getting an admission

[@helpingselflearner4391]

I'm learning the German language and have yet to get to levels A1 and A2. How should I specify this in my CV? Or is it even required to mention language skills?

[@simplegermany]

Depends on what the job requirements are 😉

[@katharina979]

Es muss kein Bild mit eingefügt werden. Im Gegensatz: Man kann gerne darauf verzichten, um den Bewerbungsprozess noch unvoreingenommener zu gestalten. Ansonsten schönes Video :)

[@simplegermany]

Dank dir für dein Feedback! Das mit dem Foto ist sehr abhängig von der Firma bei der man sich bewirbt, traditionell ist ein Foto in Deutschland Standard.

[@leDespicable]

Es wird aber leider von sehr vielen Firmen immer noch erwartet. Vor allem bei größeren Firmen bzw. bei Stellen mit vielen Bewerbern ist kein Bild beizufügen quasi direkt dein Ticket zur Absage.

[@andymo4671]

Also im Finanzbereich ist das nicht vorstellbar (ohne Bild). Aber viel geht ja über Headhunter da gibt es kein Bild (vorab)

[@AsadtheLionTravelover]

Hi, Would like to ask you what are the scope of an accountant, customer service &receptionist jobs in germany and which place will be best for these streams? please reply

[@dejic7405]

Hello, would like to know if e-signature is ok to put in CV? What's the best format should the Cv file be saved, is it PDF or Word?

[@simplegermany]

Absolutely, e-signature is just fine! Always pdf, the documents should never be editable 😊

[@dejic7405]

@@simplegermany thanks very much for the tip😊

[@dragonkungfu19901991]

i have 9 years of exp., how to add 6 company in this cv format...? can you guide me.

[@simplegermany]

Be short and precise and highlight the points that are relevant for the job you are applying.

[@shaileshjohar5534]

Are two column resume formats accepted in Germany? Most of the videos I see about resumes for germany demonstrates a single column format only.

[@simplegermany]

It depends on what content those columns have and whether it makes sense. Here is our written guide with an example as well: www.simplegermany.com/german-cv-in-english/

[@balbirsingh3323]

What about the cover letter, should we write it down in German or English in case I’m comfortable in English.

[@simplegermany]

Should be in the same language as the CV and in which you are comfortable to work. We have a written guide on the German cover letter as well: www.simplegermany.com/german-cover-letter/

[@KAYAC3]

Hello I am seeking admission in Germany and I was asked to write a resume for admission application. How do I go about it? Thanks

[@sumanthkota8267]

Should a student who's applying for German universities need to put signature on the CV?

[@prohere21]

Hi! I am not working since 2017 due to a year of intensive German classes and my online studies which I will finish in January 2022. How can I justify this gap in my CV?

[@simplegermany]

Just like you explained it here. You didn’t work because you studied to enhance your skills 😉

[@prohere21]

@@simplegermany perfect, by the way thanks for the video, it was really helpful. :)

[@sabafj369]

Hi, is the photo required on CV?

[@simplegermany]

Generally in Germany a photo is expected (not required though). It also highly depends on the type of company you are applying to. Traditional - you need a picture, young and modern, does not have to have a picture.

[@MuthuKumar-yr3ow]

Hi. I completed my bachelor's in 2019 and took a year gap to figure out what I really wanted to do (work / studies/ any government exams). Almost 16 months later I started working in a company and at present I'm still working there. How would I be able to justify my year gap? Should I mention that in my CV as well?

[@simplegermany]

Germans like to read “gapless” CVs. So you should mention it on your resume. We also go into detail about that in our article: www.simplegermany.com/german-cv-in-english/

[@javiersequeros9634]

Thank you for the video. I wonder how important it is the Covering letter in Germany and what language to use when applying for a job

[@simplegermany]

Depending on the industry a cover letter is very important in Germany. We have an entire guide on it: www.simplegermany.com/german-cover-letter/

[@saquibmalik8404]

Hi. I am searching job for 04 months but in vain for English speaking jobs. My German Language skill is zero, some have advised me to convert into German and then apply. However, some has advised me not to do, as I do not have any German Language skills. Need your advise on it. Thank you.

[@simplegermany]

Sorry to read that you have not been successful in getting a job. Are you getting interviews? If not, then you might need to polish your CV. We just launched a detailed e-book and template on how to create a killer CV in Germany that might be interesting for you: www.simplegermany.com/shop/cv-template/

[@RafaelVieiraVEVO]

Can I use this CV template to apply for a university?

[@simplegermany]

Of course, maybe just put your education in first place and your work experience in second, as your academic career has higher priority here 😉

[@ΑλέξανδροςΝτόνας]

Well you say really simple, well what if i tell you that i did nearly a thousand of cv's (i didn't send any of them) and i am still not sure if i can apply to any job i feel too old, why? i am 31 i worked in Greece but with "black money" let's say, it sounds scary i know but it's not that scary that's very common in Greece, i don't know what to do how can i say that i've worked without having even a registered number which identifies that i have got hired in a job from a company not a single one, did i mention that i am 31? .... I feel like there's no way i could possibly find a job! is it only me or anybody here has the same problem?

[@simonyetegha2189]

nice video, thanks . please how can you help me to made that cv . l new here

[@simplegermany]

You can check out our written guide: www.simplegermany.com/german-cv-in-english/ Or, you can purchase our e-book and template: www.simplegermany.com/shop/cv-template/

[@MrKB087]

What's your advice on applying to jobs from the united states? I've been finding it hard to get callbacks and finding jobs that don't require being fluent in german in IT.

[@simplegermany]

Hi Kevin! Even though it is an advantage to be in Germany while job hunting, it is not impossible to find a job from abroad. I found mine from Hungary 😉. IT is such a general term, that it is hard for me to provide any concrete advice. However, I would recommend to focus on applying on startups. They are mainly in Berlin. Some examples are: Blinkist, Ecosia, and Shopify. Some of them are even 100% remote now. Another advice I can give to you is to have a strong LinkedIn profile. You can find a lot of interesting jobs through LinkedIn as well. We created a video about finding jobs in Germany without speaking English, maybe that can also be of help to you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZKtYZ6qfbeEhqc Good luck in finding a job soon.🍀

[@MrKB087]

@@simplegermany thank you! Apologies. System admin, cloud engineer or IT Analyst/Support specialist are what I'm looking for at the moment. Is there a site I can see them? I found some "startup" sites online but either I don't get a call back or they are all looking for mostly software engineer jobs 😫. But thank you! I'll check it out.

[@simplegermany]

@@MrKB087 unfortunately, I don't have a site to recommend to you at the moment. However, you can get in touch with a tech recruiter called Jamie Rogers. He is super cool, and might be able to help you out. You can connect with him on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-rogers-nrw/), just tell him Jen from Simple Germany recommended you 🙂

[@MrKB087]

@@simplegermany thank you thank you thank you!

[@raeraeanne9601]

Is this different from a eduaction CV?

[@roamingwithsubhom]

Can you please provide the docx file for this CV. I converted from pdf and not working in MS word. The structure kinda broke

[@simplegermany]

We do not have a docx file, as we recommend to create your own CV with the tool resume.io. Once done you can download it from there in the format you wish.

[@suhaschandrapatle3846]

I applied to German universities for masters but in CV I Uploaded pic on Tshirt but it is a passport size photo. So does it will cause any problems?

[@simplegermany]

Hey Suhas, a passport size photo sounds good. University is a bit different than companies. As long as the T-shirt does not have some weird print (words) on it, it should be fine 😊

[@clintonetchu5933]

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[@jayroow9560]

would this be the same format with the photo when applying online?

[@simplegermany]

We don't see why the format online should be different from offline. So, yes 😉

[@jeanaustinsolomon5594]

Hi Mam!I have completed my bachelor's in mechanical engineering in 2016 and Masters in Thermal engineering in 2018 in india and I am going to complete my ph.d in Energy and Environment in Roma in this year.What are the industrial jobs related to studies in germany?If don't have any experience can I join with ph.d or shall i put any experience?

[@pinkygeorge6751]

Hi How can I prepare my cv for student visa in Germany

[@handball4life189]

Hello, thank you for the content. I'm new in Germany and aiming to apply for a part time job as a software developer. Can I send you my CV to verify of it meets the requirements? Thank you in advance 🥰

[@simplegermany]

Welcome! 😊 We don't offer any personalized services, but our friends from CareerBee offer individual CV reviews: www.simplegermany.com/cv-review/

[@handball4life189]

@@simplegermany this is what I need. Thanks 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@yuosfyuosf5415]

Hello, how are you, my dear, I work in the field of car mechanics. Are there companies to submit a request to them, as I am a mechanic, sorry, please reply

[@akutaenweregodspower7299]

Did I hear you say your German wife? Or was that an error when you talked about signing of CV? And must we sign a CV?

[@shhh3683]

She's lesbian and yes you should sign a CV

[@gabrielamangioni8896]

Saludos desde Argentina! Gracias por todos tus videos! Realmente me son súper útiles. Quería preguntarte con respecto a esto de no dejar espacios de tiempo. Por ejemplo, yo por tener que cuidar a un familiar enfermo estuve algunos meses sin trabajar. Crees que esto debería mencionarlo o es algo muy personal? Y lo mismo si me tomé tiempo para estudiar alemán. Ese tipo de cosas se suelen mencionar? Espero que me puedas ayudar. Gracias!!

[@simplegermany]

Hola Gabriela! Siento mucho leer lo de tu familiar. En relación a tu pregunta, depende del tipo de trabajo al cual quieres aplicar. Por ejemplo, en empresas super tradicionales como Bosch o Bayern, el dejar espacios de tiempo en blanco puede verse raro ante la persona (muy probablemente alemana) que lo esté leyendo. Sin embargo, hay muchísimas empresas en Alemania que no son tan tradicionales. Así que en base de lo que yo he observado y he preguntado, mi sugerencia sería definitivamente mencionar el tiempo que estuviste aprendiendo alemán. Creo que esto demuestra tu interés en el idioma y el querer aprenderlo. En relación al tiempo que tuviste que cuidar a tu familiar, yo no lo mencionaría en el CV. De pronto en la entrevista te pregunten al respecto y en ese caso puedes dar una explicación personal. Espero mi respuesta te ayude. Mucha suerte en tu búsqueda de trabajo 🍀

[@gabrielamangioni8896]

@@simplegermany vielen Dank!!

[@ArhamOswal-g2c]

what if we dont have any work experience

[@SanjayChauhan-xo5tr]

I want write a a cv for job how to write in a professional cv

[@simplegermany]

Hey Sanjay, we have written a full guide on how to write a professional CV for Germany: www.simplegermany.com/german-cv-in-english/

[@ashikuzzamanabir2171]

Should I wirte "Reference" in CV?

[@simplegermany]

Yes, you can.

[@dattachhotu2601]

Hey Can you help me how to make resume and cover letter according to German standard ? Thanks

[@simplegermany]

You can follow our guides: www.simplegermany.com/german-cv-in-english/ and www.simplegermany.com/german-cover-letter/ and you will find all the information you need 😊

[@sidraakram6800]

Any one guide me please I'm from Pakistan and want to make resume of German style give me idea or a video reference to learn from a to z

[@simplegermany]

Our CV template guides you step-by-step to how a German-Style CV could look like: simplegermany.com/cv-template

[@amirjuve3109]

💕💕

[@ashikkhan1860]

c.v need signature

[@pyang9155]

Usually, my CV has a link to my LinkedIn profile. Is it also necessary to include a photo in the CV? And why date of birth? This can be discriminatory. In other video, I asked if there is age discrimination, and you didn't answer.

[@simplegermany]

We can only give you our recommendations of what the typical German standard of a CV is and that includes a professional headshot and your birthdate. If you are applying with young start-ups they might not care so much about the German standard, but traditional companies do. No age or gender discrimination is allowed in Germany.

[@pyang9155]

@@simplegermany ☺

[@YellowRidoy]

I live Bangladesh . i need job Germany laber post job. But i Don't written by cv. But Germany is my drem country 😰

[@alvarogallegosochoa4405]

Qué feo que se siga usando poner la foto en el CV; habrá gente que defienda que es para que RRHH tenga un mejor control, pero esas son excusas, esto es discriminación.

[@shajalalchaudhury1907]

Thank you