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Writing a CV for Luxembourg
Luxembourg is the most multilingual hiring market in Europe. Your languages section is frequently the deciding factor, and finance, EU institutions and cross-border commuting shape almost everything else.
The norms
- Language
- French by default; English in finance and EU bodies; German for some domestic roles.
- Length
- Two pages.
- Photo
- Common, following French practice.
- Personal details
- Name, email, phone, city or commuting base.
- Languages
- CEFR levels for French, English, German and Luxembourgish.
- Dates
- MM/YYYY.
What gets CVs rejected
- One-language CVs in a market that hires for combinations.
- Omitting where you'd commute from — cross-border logistics are a real hiring factor.
- Ignoring regulated-sector requirements in fund administration and banking.
Template & type
Classic or Modern, with a prominent languages section.
Language: French, English or German — often all three in one workplace
Finding the roles
- Funds, banking, insurance and audit dominate private-sector hiring.
- EU institutions and agencies recruit through their own structured processes.
- Many roles are filled by commuters from Belgium, France and Germany.
Build a Luxembourgish CV in minutes
Import what you already have, pick the template that matches local norms, and export an ATS-ready PDF with the photo on or off.
Related guides
How to list languages on your CV without overselling
CEFR levels explained in plain terms, where the language block belongs, and how to describe partial fluency honestly.
Tailoring your CV for each application (without rewriting it every time)
A repeatable system: keep one master career profile, then generate a targeted CV and cover letter per role in minutes instead of hours.