The honest CV builder for Europe

A CV you'll actually be proud to send

Country-specific templates built for the way European employers actually hire. ATS-friendly, GDPR-compliant, no dark patterns.

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DETabellarischer Lebenslauf
Preview of a German Lebenslauf template
ATS-friendly exportEU data, GDPR-nativeLocal format, done right
Where are you applying?
DETabellarischer Lebenslauf

Germany

German CV templates built around the Tabellarischer Lebenslauf format. Single-column and sidebar layouts, correct date columns (MM/YYYY), Bewerbungsfoto positioning, and native section labels such as Berufserfahrung and Ausbildung.

  • Tabellarisch layout with proper date columns
  • Photo placement on page 1 (Bewerbungsfoto)
  • DIN 5008 margins and typography
  • Native German section labels
  • Country-specific templates
  • GDPR-compliant by design
  • Transparent pricing

Built for how each country actually hires

Most CV builders give you one generic template and call it a day. We build for the country you're applying in.

Preview of a German Lebenslauf template
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Germany

Tabellarischer Lebenslauf

German CV templates built around the Tabellarischer Lebenslauf format. Single-column and sidebar layouts, correct date columns (MM/YYYY), Bewerbungsfoto positioning, and native section labels such as Berufserfahrung and Ausbildung.

  • Tabellarisch layout with proper date columns
  • Photo placement on page 1 (Bewerbungsfoto)
  • DIN 5008 margins and typography
  • Native German section labels
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Preview of an Austrian Lebenslauf template
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Austria

Klassischer Lebenslauf

Austrian Lebenslauf templates with the tabular structure and formality local recruiters expect. Austrian-German label variants, clear date columns, and layouts comfortable from one to three pages depending on seniority.

  • Austrian-German label variants by default
  • Tabellarische Struktur with clear date columns
  • Photo conventions for Austrian applications
  • Comfortable for 1 to 3 page CVs
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Preview of a Swiss CV template
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Switzerland

Swiss CV

Swiss CV templates that handle the multilingual reality of the Swiss job market. German, French, or Italian label sets, fields for Heimatort and permit type, and conservative layouts for banking and pharma alongside modern variants for tech.

  • Multilingual labels for DE, FR, and IT cantons
  • Heimatort and permit type fields included
  • Two to three page layouts standard for Switzerland
  • Conservative and modern variants
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Preview of a French CV template
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France

CV chronologique

French CV templates following local conventions. Concise (one page for junior and mid-career profiles), a clear Titre block at the top, an optional Accroche paragraph, and a Centres d'interet section. From classic sober layouts to editorial designs for creative sectors.

  • One-page format standard for junior and mid-career
  • Titre and Accroche blocks built in
  • Centres d'interet section included
  • Classic, modern, and editorial variants
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Preview of a Dutch CV template
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Netherlands

Nederlands CV

Dutch CV templates with the directness Dutch recruiters expect. Profielschets at the top, LinkedIn as a primary contact field, compact one to two page layouts. Includes sidebar variants and a developer-focused format for technical applications.

  • Profielschets section at the top
  • LinkedIn as a primary contact field
  • Compact one to two page layouts
  • Sidebar and developer-focused variants
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Browse formats by country. Each template follows the conventions recruiters in that market expect.

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How it works.

  1. 1

    Tell us about yourself.

    Answer a few simple questions. No CV expertise needed.

  2. 2

    Build it in the live editor.

    Tailored to your country and field. Based on how local recruiters actually think.

  3. 3

    Download with confidence.

    PDF or Word. ATS-friendly. Yours to keep.

What's included

Everything you need to build a CV that fits the country you're applying in.

  • Country-specific templates

    DACH tabular Lebenslauf, French CV, Dutch minimalist. Switch country, switch format.

  • ATS-friendly PDF export

    Clean structure, parseable fonts, no skill bars or graphics that break applicant tracking systems.

  • GDPR-native

    Your data lives in the EU. Export or delete your entire account in one click. No dark patterns.

  • Multi-CV support

    One profile, many country variants. Apply across markets without rewriting everything.

  • Live preview, zero placeholder text

    See exactly what recruiters will see, in real time, as you type. No lorem ipsum, no surprises.

The difference is in the details.

A German recruiter and a Dutch recruiter do not want the same CV. Most tools ignore this.

What most people send.
  • A vague career objective that says nothing
  • Year-only dates that quietly hide gaps
  • Skill rating bars that break ATS parsing
  • One generic layout sent to every country
What CvNeat produces.
  • A sharp profile summary in the local style
  • Month and year dates with nothing to hide
  • Clean text every ATS can read correctly
  • A layout matched to each country's norms

Simple, honest pricing.

CvNeat is completely free while we are in beta.

Free during our beta

Every feature is unlocked and completely free while we are in beta. No card required.

  • All templates included
  • Country-specific formats
  • PDF & DOCX download
  • Cancel anytime.
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you might want to know before signing up.

What is CvNeat?

CvNeat is a CV builder made specifically for the European job market. Instead of one generic template, we offer country-specific formats that match how local recruiters actually read CVs. You pick your target country and the editor adapts: sections, date formats, photo conventions, and writing hints all change to match local norms.

Is CvNeat free to try?

Yes. You get 7 days of full access with no credit card required. After the trial, CvNeat is a flat monthly subscription with no tiers, no upsells, and no auto-renewal tricks. You can cancel in one click from your account settings.

Which countries does CvNeat support?

CvNeat currently supports five countries with full templates and recruiter conventions: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, and the Netherlands. Each country gets its own template structure, date format, and recruiter expectations baked in. More countries are coming soon.

Do I need a photo on my CV in Germany?

It is no longer legally required, but most German recruiters still expect a Bewerbungsfoto, especially for traditional industries. CvNeat lets you toggle the photo on or off per CV. The German templates include a properly positioned, DIN-portrait photo slot when enabled, and a clean photo-free layout when not.

Is CvNeat GDPR-compliant?

Yes. CvNeat is built in the EU for the EU. Your data is hosted on EU infrastructure, you can export everything as JSON, and you can delete your account along with all CVs and personal data in a single click. We do not sell your data, and we do not include third-party trackers that aren't strictly necessary.

Are CvNeat CVs ATS-friendly?

Yes. Every template is designed to parse cleanly in Applicant Tracking Systems used by European employers. We avoid skill bars, multi-column layouts that confuse parsers, embedded images-as-text, and decorative fonts. The PDF export uses standard structure so your name, headings, and dates land in the right fields.

Can I write my CV in German, French, Dutch, or English?

Yes. CvNeat supports CV authoring in English, German, French, Dutch, Italian, and Spanish. Section labels, date formats, and writing hints adapt to local hiring conventions in each market (Lebenslauf for Germany, Profielschets for the Netherlands, Titre du CV for France, and so on).

How is CvNeat different from FlowCV, Zety, or Resume.io?

Most CV builders are designed around the US-style one-page resume and then translated into other languages. CvNeat is opinionated about Europe: the Lebenslauf is tabular by default, the French CV opens with a Titre du CV, the Dutch CV is direct and factual, and Swiss CVs ask for nationality and permit type. We also commit to honest pricing, no hidden auto-renewals, and one-click GDPR data deletion.

What is the best CV builder for Germany in 2026?

The best German CV builder produces a proper Tabellarischer Lebenslauf: tabular, reverse-chronological, ATS-friendly, with an optional Bewerbungsfoto. CvNeat does exactly this. Pick Germany and the editor applies local sections, MM.YYYY dates and photo conventions automatically. It is free during beta, GDPR-compliant and EU-hosted.

Lebenslauf vs resume: what is the difference?

A Lebenslauf is the German tabular CV: reverse-chronological, often two pages, frequently with a photo, signature and full personal data. A US resume is a shorter, one-page summary without a photo. CvNeat builds a correct Lebenslauf for German-speaking markets and a clean layout for international roles.

Do I need a photo on a Swiss CV?

A photo is customary on Swiss CVs and still expected by most recruiters, though it is not legally required. Include a professional headshot unless the employer says otherwise. CvNeat lets you toggle the photo on or off per CV, so you can match each Swiss application.

Is Europass still used in 2026?

Yes. Europass is still used across the EU, especially for academic, public-sector and cross-border applications, though many private employers find its fixed layout generic. CvNeat offers Europass-compatible structure plus country-specific templates that local recruiters in Germany, France and beyond prefer.

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CvNeat gives you country-specific templates so your CV meets local expectations from the first second.