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Writing a CV for Austria (Lebenslauf)
Austria follows German conventions with a stronger emphasis on formal titles and complete documentation. Expect a tabular Lebenslauf, a photo, and certificates attached in one PDF.
The norms
- Length
- One to two pages, tabular.
- Photo
- Common and often expected.
- Personal details
- Name, address, phone, email. Date of birth usual.
- Titles
- Academic titles (Mag., Dipl.-Ing., Dr.) are used and matter.
- Dates
- MM/YYYY, gaps explained.
- Attachments
- Dienstzeugnisse and diplomas attached as one PDF.
What gets CVs rejected
- Dropping academic titles — in Austria they are part of the name in professional contexts.
- Sending a CV alone when the posting asks for a full Bewerbung.
- Unexplained gaps in the timeline.
Template & type
Swiss or Classic, tabular layout, photo enabled.
Language: German, with English at international employers
Finding the roles
- Vienna holds most international, UN-agency and corporate hiring.
- Industry and tourism hiring is strong in Upper Austria, Styria and Tyrol.
- Collective agreements (Kollektivvertrag) set minimum pay by sector.
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