German CV (Lebenslauf): What recruiters expect
A German Lebenslauf is a concise, factual CV that lists experience and education in reverse-chronological order, with dates given by month and year. Use a clear tabular structure, explain unfamiliar qualifications and submit the documents the employer requests. A photo is optional.
The aim is to make your background easy to understand and verify, particularly when your qualifications or former employers may be unfamiliar to a German recruiter.
Build a readable tabular layout
Most Lebensläufe are one or two pages. Extensive senior experience can justify a third page, but it should offer