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Resume and CV guide for Austria

How resumes and CVs are written in Austria: typical length (2 pages typical), photo expectations, date format (DD.MM.YYYY), education conventions and a builder configured for the Austria market.

Austria employers usually ask for a CV — commonly written as “Lebenslauf”. What that document looks like locally differs from the generic advice you will find elsewhere, so the details below describe practice in Austria specifically.

At a glance

  • Document: Lebenslauf (CV)
  • Typical length: 2 pages typical
  • Date format: DD.MM.YYYY
  • Phone format: +43 664 1234567
  • Photo: commonly included
  • Page size: A4 (210 × 297 mm)
  • Most common language of application: de

Length expectations in Austria

Two pages, often signed and dated at the end.

Photos

Commonly included in traditional sectors.

Professional summary

Three or four restrained lines.

Education

State the exact school-leaving qualification.

Work experience

Formal tone, precise dates.

Format and delivery

A4 paper, day/month/year dates, city and postcode together.

Common sections used in Austria

  • Summary
  • Experience
  • Education
  • Skills
  • Interests

General career guidance based on common practice — not legal, immigration or hiring compliance advice. Expectations vary by employer, industry and seniority.

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