Translate your resume to a Germany CV format
Convert your resume into a German Lebenslauf — formal, photo-included, signed and dated.
The German Lebenslauf is one of the most structurally distinct CVs in the world. A professional photo in the top-right is standard. Personal details — date of birth, place of birth, marital status, nationality — are expected, though the 2006 General Equal Treatment Act has made some Berlin-based employers move toward anonymised applications. Lebenslauf is traditionally signed and dated at the bottom; some sectors still expect this.
What the translator changes
- ✓Photo kept and recommended (passport-style, top-right)
- ✓Personal Details section added (DOB, place of birth, nationality)
- ✓Dates reformatted to DD/MM/YYYY
- ✓Section labels translated: "Summary" → "Profil", "Experience" → "Berufserfahrung"
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Common questions
Do I really need a photo?
In most sectors, yes. Anonymous applications are gaining ground in tech and at large multinationals, but classical German firms still expect a professional photo. When in doubt, include it.
What goes in the Personal Details section?
Date of birth, place of birth, nationality, sometimes marital status. Some employers also expect a signed and dated bottom of the CV — increasingly optional but still common.
Should the Lebenslauf be in German?
If the role is in Germany and the language requirement is German, yes. International firms and tech roles often accept English. The translator preserves your content language but adjusts structure to Lebenslauf conventions.