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

Personal data in the résumé:

First and last name, address, phone / mobile, email address with first and last name, date of birth, place of birth, LinkedIn profile, a professional application photo is recommended.

Blocks in the résumé:
Start with the most recent: Studies, school, experience from internships and student work, experience abroad, part-time student work, IT and language skills, further education, social, volunteer and political work, interests / hobbies if applicable. (Examples: résumé structure)

What can be included in the résumé:
Cover page: A cover sheet is optional and is particularly common for extensive applications (e.g. for academic positions). A cover sheet is not envisaged for online applications.

Location, date, and signature are not absolutely necessary.

What doesn’t belong in the résumé:
Parents, siblings, marital status, elementary school, activities that took place too long ago, religion, nationality.

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Downloads and links (in German):

CV Checklist
(Examples: CV structure)
CV design with Canva
JobTeaser – Structure of a CV
JobTeaser – What do I do with a gap in my CV?
JobTeaser – Tips for the application photo

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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.