Tabular CV template (German style)

In Germany, Austria and German-speaking Switzerland, employers expect a tabular “Lebenslauf”: a clean table in which every line pairs a period of time with a step in your career. This template follows that layout, with the photo top right and a signature at the bottom where the country expects one.

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6 colours to choose from

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Sample filled in with the Tabular (German-style) template. All details are fictitious.

At a glance

  • PhotoYes, except in countries where it’s discouraged
  • LayoutSingle column
  • Colours6 colours to choose from
  • Paper sizeA4 or US Letter, depending on the country
  • CV languageAny of 12 languages

What makes it different

  • Dates sit in their own column in month/year format, so a recruiter can check for gaps in seconds.
  • Personal details such as address, date of birth and nationality appear in a table, as is usual in these countries.
  • For Germany, Austria and Switzerland, place, date and signature are added at the bottom automatically.

Who it suits

Applications in Germany, Austria, Switzerland or Luxembourg, and anyone who likes a very structured CV: public administration, manufacturing, banking and engineering.

Where it works best

You can use it anywhere, but it’s a particularly good fit for CVs aimed at:

If you pick a country where photos are discouraged, such as the United States or the United Kingdom, the editor leaves the photo out and shows your initials instead.

How it works

  1. Open the template and choose the country you’re applying in. Paper size and sections adjust automatically.
  2. Fill in the fields. The preview updates as you type.
  3. Try another colour or template if you like, then download your CV as a PDF.
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