German CV template you can fill in now

Template intent vs. the full Lebenslauf guide

The Lebenslauf guide on Eventiors explains what German employers commonly expect: reverse chronology, sensible personal details and precise language levels. This page focuses on action — picking a template and filling in sections you can send today.

That split keeps each page useful for a different moment: learning the rules versus creating the file.

Sections to include in a German CV

Start with name, professional title, city, phone and email. Add a short profile (two to four lines) targeted to the Stelle you are applying for.

List Berufserfahrung newest first with month/year ranges where helpful. Follow with Ausbildung, Sprachen with CEFR levels, and relevant skills or Zertifikate. Include a photo only if you choose to — many applications no longer require one.

Choosing a layout in the builder

Classic and European templates suit formal applications. Modern or Minimal work when the role is less conservative but still expects clarity.

Use the sidebar layout if you want contact details and languages grouped on the left, with experience on the right — a familiar pattern in German CVs.

Tailor each application

Change the professional title and profile to match the job title in the posting. Move the most relevant experience bullets to the top of each role description.

Keep one master CV in the builder, duplicate content mentally per application, and adjust wording before each export. Small tailoring beats sending an identical Lebenslauf to every company.

Export and send

Download a PDF and check that dates, umlauts and special characters render correctly. Name the file clearly: Nachname_Vorname_Lebenslauf.pdf is a common convention.

When the employer asks for Europass specifically, use the official Europass tools. Otherwise a clean modern Lebenslauf is often easier to read.

Related resources

• Student CV example
• ATS CV builder