What paper size does a Switzerland CV use?

A4 is the standard paper size for CVs submitted to recruiters in Switzerland. CVJinny renders every output at this size automatically.

What date format should I use on a Switzerland CV?

DD.MM.YYYY is the convention recruiters in Switzerland expect. CVJinny formats every date this way — never raw ISO timestamps.

What language should my Switzerland CV be written in?

Common defaults are de, fr, it, en. CVJinny supports every locale and lets you draft in your strongest language while targeting Switzerland recruiters.

Does CVJinny work for Switzerland job applications?

Yes — CVJinny is built for Switzerland (and 90+ other countries). Every output honours local recruiter expectations: format, phrasing, compliance, photo policy.

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Date format

DD.MM.YYYY

Languages

de + fr + it + en

Phone format

Local

What Switzerland recruiters expect

Swiss CVs follow German / French / Italian language-region-sensitive convention. 1-2 pages reverse-chronological. SECO + arbeit.swiss (RAV / ORP / URC — Regional Employment Centres) are the public employment authorities. German (Swiss German + High German) for Zürich / Basel / Bern; French for Geneva / Lausanne / Neuchâtel; Italian for Ticino. Photo conventional especially in German-speaking cantons. Permits (Permis B/C/L/G) status MUST be stated for non-Swiss applicants — recruiters check this first. Date format DD.MM.YYYY for DE / IT regions, DD/MM/YYYY for FR. AHV / AVS number NEVER on a public CV. EU language framework. Strong inbound across EU + global finance / pharma / watchmaking / international organisations (Geneva hosts UN / WHO / WTO / ILO / UNHCR). The Anti-Racism Penal Norm (Art. 261bis StGB) limits adverse use of nationality / religion — but recruiters still expect to see DOB + nationality on most Swiss CVs.

Local job titles we know

financeFinancial Analyst / Finanzanalyst / Analyste financier
financeRisk Analyst / Risikoanalyst
financeTreuhänder / Wirtschaftsprüfer / Expert-comptable diplômé
financeInvestment Banker / Banquier privé
financeCompliance Officer / FINMA Compliance
legalPartner / Associé / Socio
legalRechtsanwaltsgehilfe / Assistant juridique
legalRechtsanwalt / Avocat / Avvocato (Associate)

Trusted government sources we cite

work.swiss / SECO — official portal— State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) — Switzerland
Signing on and registration — official jobseeker process— State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) / RAV — Switzerland
Job-Room — Switzerland's largest public job platform— State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) — Switzerland

Switzerland CV — frequently asked questions

What paper size does a Switzerland CV use?: A4 is the standard paper size for CVs submitted to recruiters in Switzerland. CVJinny renders every output at this size automatically.
What date format should I use on a Switzerland CV?: DD.MM.YYYY is the convention recruiters in Switzerland expect. CVJinny formats every date this way — never raw ISO timestamps.
What language should my Switzerland CV be written in?: Common defaults are de, fr, it, en. CVJinny supports every locale and lets you draft in your strongest language while targeting Switzerland recruiters.
Does CVJinny work for Switzerland job applications?: Yes — CVJinny is built for Switzerland (and 90+ other countries). Every output honours local recruiter expectations: format, phrasing, compliance, photo policy.

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