Build a CV that Ethiopia recruiters actually read

What Ethiopia recruiters expect

Ethiopian CVs follow modified British / East African convention. 2-3 pages reverse-chronological. Ministry of Labor and Skills (mols.gov.et) is the labour authority. Amharic (አማርኛ) for public-sector / local roles, English for NGOs / multinationals / Ethiopian Airlines / banks / international organisations (Addis Ababa hosts the AU and UNECA). Photo + DOB conventional. Religion + ethnicity SHOULD NOT be listed (the Constitution forbids discrimination on these grounds and recruiters trained to ignore them). References section conventional. Date format DD/MM/YYYY (Ethiopian calendar also exists but international CVs use Gregorian). Phone +251. Strong outbound corridor to Gulf, US (especially diaspora-strong cities), Canada.

Local job titles we know

• financeFinancial Analyst / Chartered Accountant
• marketingMarketing Manager
• opsProject Manager (PMP)
• opsProgram Manager
• opsHR Business Partner / People Operations Manager
• opsTalent Acquisition Manager
• opsCustomer Success Manager
• opsOperations Manager

Trusted government sources we cite

• Ministry of Labor & Skills — official portal— Ministry of Labor & Skills (MoLS) — Ethiopia

Ethiopia CV — frequently asked questions

What paper size does a Ethiopia CV use?

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

What date format should I use on a Ethiopia CV?

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

What language should my Ethiopia CV be written in?

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

Does CVJinny work for Ethiopia job applications?

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