Germany CV FORMAT 🤓 [a GUIDE for EXPATS]

A simple German CV Template that you can use to get invited to job interviews in Germany.

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German CV Template In English [Ultimate English Guide]

German Driving License Explained [How-To Expat Guide]

⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:34 - Personal Information
03:13 - Work experience
03:58 - Education
04:17 - Skills
04:45 - Hobbies and Interests
05:30 - Signature
05:45 - CV in English or German?

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[AJ]

In a time where the internet is flooded with information, it's really hard to come across gems like your channel and your website!

Even though I have been arbeitlos and times are tough, I will still buy you coffee because you two have LITERALLY made my life so much easier and I just don't know how to thank you enough.

[Nat-vrnw]

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.

[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 🤔.

[madhavareddy]

Very comprehensive and very much helpful.
Danke!

[tamimsamimi]

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

[Calmasastone]

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

[hikingviking]

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?

[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🤣.

[Brosusjoon]

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

[patrickpuentelml]

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.

[lizajayawardena]

Very helpful channel, thanks for all the information

[noegutierrez]

Thank you very much, It was really helpful

[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.

[abhishekhirve]

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

[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.

[sdg]

Muy buen video!!! Me sirvió demasiado :)

[Dracula]

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 😭

[QWERDQ_]

Usually HR uses some filtering software and for these softwares it matters if you’re CV is in PDF or word doc. What are your experiences?

[mdsouz]

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