How to write a French CV

French recruiters read a CV in under a minute. They expect one clear page, a title stating the job you want, and experience listed from most recent to oldest. A photo is still common but not required.

Countries covered: France, Belgium, Luxembourg, French-speaking Switzerland, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon…

At a glance

What to include

• A precise title: the job you want, not “CV”.
• A 2–3 line summary of what you bring.
• Experience with concrete, ideally measurable results.
• Language levels on the European scale (A1 to C2).
• Your driving licence if the job needs it.

What to avoid

• Date of birth, social security number, marital status.
• A holiday photo or one cropped from a group shot.
• Vague interests such as “reading, cinema, sport”.

Section order

1. Name, title and contact details
2. Summary
3. Work experience
4. Education
5. Skills and languages
6. Interests