Country guide
CV for jobs in Switzerland
What employers in Switzerland commonly expect from a cv, and how to make yours easy for applicant tracking systems to read.
- Usual name
- CV
- Common languages
- German, French, English
- Photo
- Usually left out
- Guidance type
- Common local practice
Key tips
- A photo is optional. Many employers accept CVs without one; follow the job ad.
- Write the CV in the language of the job advertisement.
- Use one column, standard headings (Professional Summary, Work Experience, Education, Skills) and a PDF with real text.
- Mirror the job title and the key skills from the advertisement, but only where they are true for you.
Recommended section order
- Name, target job title and contact details
- Professional summary (3–4 lines)
- Work experience, most recent first, with month and year dates
- Education
- Skills, certifications and languages
السيرة الذاتية للعمل في سويسرا
- الصورة اختيارية، وكثير من أصحاب العمل يقبلون السيرة بدونها. اتبع إعلان الوظيفة.
- اكتب السيرة بلغة إعلان الوظيفة.
- استخدم عمودًا واحدًا وعناوين قياسية وملف PDF يحتوي نصًا حقيقيًا.
Le CV pour travailler en Suisse
- La photo est facultative. De nombreux employeurs acceptent les CV sans photo ; suivez les indications de l'offre.
- Rédigez le CV dans la langue de l'offre d'emploi.
- Utilisez une seule colonne, des titres standard (Profil, Expérience professionnelle, Formation, Compétences) et un PDF contenant du vrai texte.
Each employer can set its own requirements; always follow the job advertisement first. Last reviewed 2026-10-09.