European CV vs American Resume: What to Include (And Why Your American Is Showing)

“There is no way I’m putting THAT on my resume.”

Right... don’t be mad, but your American is showing.

If you’re applying for jobs in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, or Portugal and you’re refusing to put a photo, a birthdate, or your nationality on your CV — you’re taking yourself out of the running before anyone’s read a single word.

This week I’m breaking down the three things that trip Americans up on European CVs. The photo, the birthdate, and your permit status. What they actually mean, what I personally do and why, and the one thing that is genuinely non-negotiable regardless of country.

Also: the 2016 German study nobody wants to talk about, why I still don’t have a photo on my CV, and why hiding your visa status until the offer is the actual red flag.

Don’t let your American show by accident.

Free resource: GPT prompts to tailor your CV to any job description and get through ATS