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Berlin Lebenslauf

German CV Template (Lebenslauf) — Free A4 Download

Berlin Lebenslauf lays out a tabellarischer Lebenslauf the way German recruiters read it: contact block and photo space at the top, then Kurzprofil, Berufserfahrung, Ausbildung and Kenntnisse in an unbroken reverse-chronological column. It prints on A4, keeps month-and-year dates aligned, and exports a text-based PDF that German applicant tracking systems parse.

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Who the Berlin Lebenslauf template is built for

Job seekers applying to German employers who want a tabellarischer Lebenslauf that reads locally without losing ATS readability.

  • Write the CV in the language of the vacancy, not the language of the country.
  • Name qualifications exactly (B. Sc., Meister, Ausbildung) instead of translating them loosely.
  • State your German level and work authorisation where the role depends on either.
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Powerful Features

Everything you need to create a professional, ATS-friendly resume that gets you hired

German section headings (Kurzprofil, Berufserfahrung, Ausbildung)

Professionally designed to meet industry standards and recruiter expectations.

A4 page geometry with 20 mm-safe margins

Professionally designed to meet industry standards and recruiter expectations.

Optional Bewerbungsfoto block that ATS parsers ignore safely

Professionally designed to meet industry standards and recruiter expectations.

Aligned month-and-year timeline for gap-free reading

Professionally designed to meet industry standards and recruiter expectations.

Text-based PDF and Word-friendly export

Professionally designed to meet industry standards and recruiter expectations.

free — no signup, no watermark

Professionally designed to meet industry standards and recruiter expectations.

Perfect For

Designed specifically for these roles and industries

Applying in Germany
Engineering & Industry
Office & Admin Roles

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about this template

Does a German CV need a photo?

No. A Bewerbungsfoto is still familiar in traditional German sectors, but it is not required and many technology and international employers prefer none. This template works with or without it.

Should my Lebenslauf be one page?

One page suits students and early careers. Two A4 pages are normal for experienced applicants, as long as the second page carries real content rather than padding.

Is the Berlin Lebenslauf template really ATS-friendly?

ATS products and employer configurations differ, so this template cannot guarantee parsing or screening results. Check the layout and exported text, use accurate role-specific content, and follow the employer's file instructions. Any compatibility percentage shown on this page is not an independent test by an ATS provider.

Can I download my resume as a PDF for free?

You can export a PDF without a watermark. Review the downloaded file before sending it and follow the employer's requested file format. ATS products and employer settings differ, so no template or export can guarantee parsing in every system.

Is this resume template completely free?

The resume builder and PDF export are currently available without payment or an account. Online AI or analysis tools may depend on service availability; see the Privacy Policy for details about how submitted information is processed.

Do I need to create an account to use this template?

No account is required to use the builder. Drafts are stored in your browser; some online features send submitted information to configured services for processing. See the Privacy Policy for details.

How long does it take to create a resume with this template?

The time depends on how much information you need to enter and revise. You can work through the template at your own pace and return to the same browser to continue.

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