How to Write a German CV (Lebenslauf)

📄 Your American, British, or international CV won't work in Germany — and most expats don't find out until they've already sent 50 applications with zero response. In this video, I break down exactly how to write a German-style CV (Lebenslauf) from scratch: what to include, what to leave out, and the mistakes that quietly cost you the interview. ────────────────────────────── 📌 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: ────────────────────────────── ✅ What a Lebenslauf is & how it differs from other CV formats ✅ The 6 sections every German CV must have ✅ Photo, signature & personal details — what's expected in Germany ✅ How to format dates, grades & language levels (CEFR) ✅ ATS tips: how to make sure your CV actually gets read ✅ Common mistakes expats make — and how to fix them ────────────────────────────── 🔗 HELPFUL LINKS: ────────────────────────────── 📋 Free German CV templates: https://www.liveingermany.de 📖 CEFR language levels explained: https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european... 💼 Job search in Germany: https://de.indeed.com 🌍 Expat guide to German jobs: https://www.iamexpat.de/career ────────────────────────────── 👋 ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: ────────────────────────────── Living Germany is your honest guide to expat life in Germany — jobs, bureaucracy, culture, and everything in between. New videos every week! 🔔 Subscribe:    / @faridehsworld   #LebenslaufGermany #GermanCV #JobsInGermany #ExpatGermany #WorkInGermany #LivingInGermany #GermanJobMarket #CVTips #LebenslaufTipps #LivingGermany