Resume

Resume GERMAN

The CV in a table format is an overview of the applicant's career and is the most important part of an application. A good CV is divided into meaningful blocks that are clearly structured and is 1 to max. 2 DIN-A4 pages long. The contents of the CV are adapted to the respective job advertisement.

How is a CV structured

Cover sheet:
A cover sheet is optional, i.e., an application is complete even without a cover sheet. If the CV is longer than two pages, a cover page can be created for space reasons with application photo, personal data, and a short profile. An attractive cover page can visually enhance the application.

(Online application forms do not include a cover sheet).

Personal data in the CV
First and last name, address, phone/mobile, email address with first and last name, date of birth, place of birth, Xing/LinkedIn profile, professional application photo is recommended.

Blocks in the resume:
Start with the most recent: Studies, school, experience from internships and student jobs, experience abroad, part-time student job, computer and language skills, further education, social, voluntary and political commitment, interests / hobbies if applicable.

Place, date, signature:
A signature is not mandatory. It adds a personal touch to the CV and confirms the accuracy of the information. The recommended scan resolution for digital application is about 300 dpi.

What doesn’t belong in the CV:
Parents, siblings, elementary school, activities too long ago, religion, nationality.

Tutorial: Individually designing your CV (in German)

How should an application be structured? How can I be particularly convincing with my CV? How should the CV be structured? What are the rules for CV design? What are the trends in interviewing?

Duration: 00:30 | Language: German

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Downloads and links (in German):

CV design with Canva
Checklist CV outline
JobTeaser - Structure of a CV
JobTeaser - What do I do with a gap in my CV?
Career Bible - Cover letter templates and tips
Career bible - Examples and tips for a good application photo

Sample CV design: Stepstone, lebenslauf.net, Karrierebibel, Xing

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CV ENGLISH

A Curriculum Vitae (CV) is a maximum of two A4 pages long. It should be concise, compact, and as convincing as possible in highlighting your most important qualifications and experience. Sorting is done in reverse chronological order, that is, what you did most recently is listed first.

How is a CV structured?

Personal details: First and last name, address, telephone number LinkedIn profile
Job objective
Key skills - summary
Education: University degrees, highest secondary school certificate (school certificates can be listed in German and described in parentheses in English)
Career history, career development, work experience: Career entrants should use the title “Practical experience” for this section
Additional skills: Language and computer skills, awards, scholarships
Interests and activities and, if they are relevant for the position, hobbies
Conclusion: References available upon request

What doesn’t belong in the CV:

The heading “Curriculum vitae”, a photo, personal information such as date or place of birth, gender
Your CV does not need to be signed.