What paper size does a Denmark CV use?

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

What date format should I use on a Denmark CV?

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

What language should my Denmark CV be written in?

Common defaults are da, en. CVJinny supports every locale and lets you draft in your strongest language while targeting Denmark recruiters.

What information should I NOT put on a Denmark CV?

Recruiters in Denmark typically don't want: cpr_nummer, marital_status. Including these can trigger equality-law concerns or just feel out-of-place. CVJinny strips them by default.

Does CVJinny work for Denmark job applications?

Yes — CVJinny is built for Denmark (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

da + en

Phone format

Local

What Denmark recruiters expect

Danish CVs follow Nordic + EU Europass conventions, 1-2 pages reverse-chronological. STAR (Styrelsen for Arbejdsmarked og Rekruttering / star.dk) is the national employment authority. Photo + DOB + marital status are LEGALLY discouraged under the Forskelsbehandlingsloven (Equal Treatment Act 1996) — most modern Danish CVs omit them. Personal Statement (Personligt brev concept embedded in cover letter) keeps the CV factual. Danish + English bilingual context; English-only CVs are normal for Copenhagen tech / pharma / shipping. EU language framework. Date format DD.MM.YYYY. Section titles in Danish (Uddannelse, Erhvervserfaring) or English.

Local job titles we know

financeFinancial Analyst / Finansanalytiker
marketingMarketing Manager / Marketingchef
opsProject Manager / Projektleder
opsProgramleder
opsHR Manager / HR Business Partner
opsTalent Acquisition / Rekrutterer
opsCustomer Success Manager
opsOperations Manager / Driftschef

What we KEEP OFF your CV in Denmark

Under local anti-discrimination and data-protection law we strip these fields automatically:

no cpr nummer
no marital status

Trusted government sources we cite

STAR — official labour market authority— Danish Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment (STAR) — Denmark
Ministry of Employment — official portal (English)— Ministry of Employment (Beskæftigelsesministeriet) — Denmark

Denmark CV — frequently asked questions

What paper size does a Denmark CV use?: A4 is the standard paper size for CVs submitted to recruiters in Denmark. CVJinny renders every output at this size automatically.
What date format should I use on a Denmark CV?: DD.MM.YYYY is the convention recruiters in Denmark expect. CVJinny formats every date this way — never raw ISO timestamps.
What language should my Denmark CV be written in?: Common defaults are da, en. CVJinny supports every locale and lets you draft in your strongest language while targeting Denmark recruiters.
What information should I NOT put on a Denmark CV?: Recruiters in Denmark typically don't want: cpr_nummer, marital_status. Including these can trigger equality-law concerns or just feel out-of-place. CVJinny strips them by default.
Does CVJinny work for Denmark job applications?: Yes — CVJinny is built for Denmark (and 90+ other countries). Every output honours local recruiter expectations: format, phrasing, compliance, photo policy.

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