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German CV template: Lebenslauf, cover letter and cover page
The tabular German résumé, a matching cover letter and cover page, ready to edit. In German and in English, for applicants in Germany and from abroad.
$8.99German and English · One-time purchase
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What’s inside
- Lebenslauf in two layouts: the tabular German CV, dates on the left and details on the right, most recent first. Each layout comes with and without a photo. At the end there is room for place, date and signature. Language skills use the European levels A1 to C2.
- Anschreiben: a cover letter in the same style, for each layout.
- A cover page (Deckblatt) for each layout, with the photo larger if you use one.
- A single-column version without tables, text boxes or images, for sites that ask you to paste or upload plain text.
- Every document in German and in English.
- A short guide in German and English: what goes in each section, and how to put everything into one PDF to send.
Files: 9 documents in German and 9 in English, each as DOCX (editable) and as a PDF sample. They also open in Google Docs.
Who it’s for
- People applying for jobs in Germany who need a German-style CV and cover letter.
- People from abroad who want to apply to German employers and want to see how a German CV is laid out.
Why a paid kit?
There are plenty of free CV templates, and some are good. This kit is for when you want the whole set in one style rather than piecing it together: CV, cover letter and cover page that match, in files you can edit, with an English version. You pay once; there is no subscription.
Start in three steps
- After payment, go to My purchases and download the files.
- Open the Word file and replace the sample text with yours.
- Put your cover letter, CV and certificates together in one PDF and send it. Most employers in Germany ask for a single PDF by email or upload; the guide shows how to export it.
FAQ
Is this the official German CV format?
There is no single official format. This kit follows the tabular layout that is common in Germany. Check the job advert for anything the employer asks for.Will it get through applicant tracking systems?
No template can promise that. The single-column version avoids tables and columns, which some systems read badly, but we can’t say how any one employer’s system will read your file.Which programs open it?
The files are Word (DOCX). They open in Google Docs too. Fonts and spacing can differ a little between programs, so check the result before you send it.Do I have to put a photo on my CV?
No. A photo is common in Germany but not required, and it depends on the field. Each layout comes with and without a photo, so you can choose.Where can I read more about applying in Germany?
The German federal government’s Make it in Germany site has a page on applications: https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/de/arbeiten-in-deutschland/jobsuche-bewerbung/bewerbung (German).Is it in German or English?
Yes, and in English too: every document comes in both languages, and so does the guide.Can I use it for more than one application?
Yes, for your own applications, as often as you like.Can I share it or sell it?
It is for the buyer’s own use only. You may not pass it on, resell it, or sell an edited version.Can I get a refund?
Within 14 days of payment, you can get a refund as long as you have not downloaded the files. If a file has a problem (it does not open, or content is missing), you can get a refund within 12 months of payment. Rights you have under the law where you live, or under Paddle’s refund policy, are not affected. See the refund policy, or write to support@methodhelm.com.Refund policy
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