A CV that opens doors with employers abroad
What recruiters in DE / AT / CZ scan in 30 seconds — structure, languages, experience and mistakes that get you filtered out before the interview call.
Abroad, a recruiter often skims a CV in half a minute. If they cannot see who you are, what you can do and when you can start, they move on. A strong CV is not a novel — it is a clear work profile.
At WorkPower we match CVs to roles in Germany, Austria and Czechia every day. Here is what works.
1. Lead with what decides
- name and contact (phone with country code, email, city / country),
- target role in one line (e.g. “Production / warehouse operator — available in 3 weeks”),
- languages with level,
- most relevant experience first.
Photo? Only if professional and current. No photo beats a selfie.
2. Write experience as proof
- industry and type of line / warehouse,
- shifts, forklift, quality, packing, assembly,
- tools or standards if relevant,
- how long you stayed — stability matters to foreign clients.
3. Language of the CV
For DE / AT roles, prepare a German version or at least English plus your original. For CZ, Slovak / Czech is often enough. Keep dates and company names consistent.
4. What does not belong
- ID numbers, full private address, politics,
- 10 pages of “just in case” attachments,
- flashy templates that break in ATS,
- invented experience — references will expose it.
5. Five-minute check before send
- Does the PDF open on mobile?
- Phone and email without typos?
- Clear file name: Surname_CV_DE_2026.pdf
- Does the CV match this offer?
- Certificates ready if the offer asks for them?
WorkPower tip: send us your CV before applying. We tighten wording to fit the client — without inventing experience.
Want a CV review before your interview? Contact us or browse open roles.