What paper size does a Iceland CV use?

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

What date format should I use on a Iceland CV?

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

What language should my Iceland CV be written in?

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

Does CVJinny work for Iceland job applications?

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

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Date format

DD.MM.YYYY

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is + en

Phone format

Local

What Iceland recruiters expect

Icelandic CVs (Ferilskrá) follow Nordic + EU Europass conventions, 1-2 pages reverse-chronological. Vinnumálastofnun (Directorate of Labour / vinnumalastofnun.is) is the official employment service and EURES contact. Photo + DOB usually omitted under the Jafnréttislög (Gender Equality Act 2020) + Lög um jafna meðferð (Equal Treatment Act 2018). Icelandic + English bilingual context — English-only CVs are normal for tech / tourism / fisheries / energy. EU language framework. Date format DD.MM.YYYY. Strong inbound from EEA labour market; Icelandic kennitala (national ID) is NEVER on a public CV. Patronymic family-name convention — preserve as written, do not Latinise without consent.

Local job titles we know

financeFinancial Analyst / Fjármálagreinandi
marketingMarketing Manager / Markaðsstjóri
opsProject Manager / Verkefnastjóri
opsProgramme Manager
opsHR Manager / Mannauðsstjóri
opsCustomer Success Manager
opsTalent Acquisition / Ráðningarstjóri
opsOperations Manager / Rekstrarstjóri

Trusted government sources we cite

Directorate of Labour — official portal (English)— Directorate of Labour (Vinnumálastofnun) — Iceland
Applying for a job in Iceland — EURES portal— Directorate of Labour (Vinnumálastofnun) — Iceland
Initiative — entrepreneurship support for unemployed— Directorate of Labour (Vinnumálastofnun) — Iceland

Iceland CV — frequently asked questions

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

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