{"id":2284,"date":"2020-12-01T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-01T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myskillsacademy.de\/?page_id=2284"},"modified":"2021-01-19T19:15:01","modified_gmt":"2021-01-19T18:15:01","slug":"cv-example","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.myskillsacademy.de\/de\/cv-example\/","title":{"rendered":"CV Example: Write a Resume"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\tWrite a Resume:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tCV Example<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Write CV in Germany - Use our CV Example<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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What is Curriculum Vitae or Resume?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Curriculum Vitae<\/span>, or in short <\/span>CV,<\/span> is probably the only document, which is required by almost all companies<\/strong> across the world and industries, when you are applying for a job. In this Blog Post, we will explain<\/strong> the importance of <\/span>CV<\/span> in Germany<\/span> (German companies often use the word \u201c<\/strong><\/span>Lebenslauf<\/strong>\u201d<\/strong>), describing the structure of a good <\/span>Curriculum Vitae<\/span> while providing our own <\/span>CV<\/span> example<\/span>, which we recommend to use, especially if your <\/span>application<\/span> is for the German job market.<\/span><\/p>

First at all, remember that <\/span>Curriculum Vitae,<\/span> CV <\/span>and <\/span>Resume<\/span> are synonyms for the same final product. As we have written before, Germans also use the word \u201c<\/span>Lebenslauf<\/span>\u201d. That’s why it is important to highlight<\/strong> that you should carefully read the list of required documents before you hand in your <\/span>application<\/span>. Thus, if the company requests a \u201c<\/span>Lebenslauf<\/span>\u201d, don\u2019t name your file \u201c<\/span>CV<\/span>\u201d – your <\/span>application<\/span> process could end faster than you except. <\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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What to Include in Your CV<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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You can easily find a <\/span>CV <\/span>example<\/span> on the Internet, but the annoying thing is that all the various examples will be different. Thereby, the logical question should pop up in your mind: \u201cWhich <\/strong><\/span>CV example<\/strong> should I use?\u201d<\/strong>. Our answer won\u2019t surprise you: it depends on many factors.<\/span><\/p>

Let\u2019s start with the design<\/strong>, focusing on <\/span>CV<\/span> in Germany<\/span>. The <\/span>application<\/span> process differs from company to company and from industry to industry. There are no strict standards<\/strong> of <\/span>CV<\/span> in Germany<\/span> but having a professional photo<\/strong> in the header is a \u201cmust have\u201d, compared to the USA for example, where many companies dislike seeing photos in the <\/span>CV<\/span> due to possible legal issues. Thus, many Germans are paying a significant amount of money for a series of professional head shots, which they can use for different variations of <\/span>Curriculum Vitae.<\/span><\/p>

Still, remember one general rule<\/strong>: if your <\/span>application<\/span> is for a creative position (e.g. Marketing, Design, Business Development) better apply a cool design for your <\/span>Resume<\/span>. If your application is for a more structured position (e.g. Finances, Banking), better use a discreet design for your <\/span>CV<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>

We will focus more in depth on the structure and content of <\/strong><\/span>Resume<\/strong> later on and you will be able check our <\/span>CV<\/span> example<\/span> at the end of this post. However, just remember to include the following information<\/strong> in your <\/span>application<\/span>: A section including your general personal information, working background, educational background, language skills, professional skills and extracurricular interest. To better understand how to structure all these aspects within your <\/span>Curriculum Vitae<\/span>, read the next section and check out our <\/span>CV<\/span> example<\/span> below.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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CV Example: Structure and Design of CV in Germany<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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MySkills Academy wants to share with you useful tips about the structure of a <\/span>CV<\/span> in Germany<\/span>, as well as pointing out the required information which your potential employer will definitely want to see included. Moreover, we have created a <\/strong><\/span>CV example<\/strong>, which might help you to design your own future <\/span>Resume<\/span> and proceed further with your <\/span>application<\/span>. So, here we go:<\/span><\/p>

1. <\/span>Try to make your <\/strong><\/span>CV<\/strong> unique!<\/strong> Even if you are using templates, there are many options to edit the content which will impress the HR-team. Moreover, black and white <\/span>Curriculum Vitae<\/span>\u00a0are kind of boring and will probably not be noticed even if you are a perfect fit for this position. If the general appeal of your <\/span>CV<\/span> differs from the standardized applications of other candidates, you will receive a competitive advantage. Your <\/span>Resume<\/span> should not be over-designed – be consistent<\/strong> and follow maximum 2-3 colours and 2 fonts. Check our <\/span>CV<\/span> example<\/span> below and you will understand what we mean \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/p>

2. <\/span>Always write a short intro<\/strong> about you on the top of the <\/span>CV<\/span>. To make a positive impression, we advise you to create 1 long sentence<\/strong> with advanced grammar (approx. 4 rows). Including a business head shot as well as an \u201cAbout\u201d section is a typical beginning of a <\/span>CV<\/span> in Germany<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>

3. <\/span>Put the most relevant information on the top<\/strong> of your <\/span>CV<\/span>. Work experience shall prevail almost in all cases. Same order is applicable also for your skills. Professional knowledge and software skills are more important than personal characteristics (check our <\/span>CV<\/span> example<\/span> below to have a better understanding of a good structure for <\/span>CV <\/span>in Germany<\/span>).<\/span><\/p>

4. <\/span>If you speak a high level of the required working language<\/strong>, put it always at the beginning<\/strong> of the \u201cLanguage Skills\u201d section in your <\/span>Resume<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>

5. <\/span>Think twice before adding your hobbies<\/strong> to your <\/span>Resume<\/span>, since they can be used to make presumptions about your personality. Check the <\/span>CV<\/span> example<\/span> below with precise explanations, how different hobbies can be interpreted by the HR Department.<\/span><\/p>

6. <\/span>Add contact details<\/strong> and your Social Media accounts to increase the trustworthiness of your <\/span>Curriculum Vitae<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>

7. <\/span>The other information is up to you and depends on the company and position, to which you will be sending your <\/span>application<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>

8. <\/span>We DON’T recommend creating more than a 2-page <\/span>CV<\/span> in Germany<\/span> – nobody will read it. Submit it only as PDF, if the company does not require another format.<\/span><\/p>

You can always use free websites<\/strong> to create your <\/span>Resume<\/span>: Canva<\/strong> (for creative designs, our <\/span>CV<\/span> example<\/span> was created there) and Europass<\/strong> (if you need a standardized <\/span>CV<\/span> form).<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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We hope that you will benefit from our tips! By the way, you don\u2019t need a <\/strong><\/span>CV<\/strong> to find a job with MySkills Academy<\/strong>\ud83d\ude09! If interested \u2013 fill out our 1-minute <\/span>application<\/span><\/a> form. Like MySkills Academy in order to stay up to date about future posts!<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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