What paper size does a Latvia CV use?

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

What date format should I use on a Latvia CV?

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

What language should my Latvia CV be written in?

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

Does CVJinny work for Latvia job applications?

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

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DD.MM.YYYY

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lv + en

Phone format

Local

What Latvia recruiters expect

Latvian CVs (CV / Curriculum Vitae) follow EU Europass conventions, 1-2 pages reverse-chronological. State Employment Agency (NVA / nva.gov.lv) hosts the official CV and vacancy portal. Trilingual context — Latvian, English, often Russian for older candidates / cross-border roles. Photo conventional but optional under the Labour Law and the Law on the Prohibition of Discrimination. EU language framework (A1–C2). Date format DD.MM.YYYY. Section titles can be Latvian (Izglītība, Darba pieredze) or English depending on target employer. Outbound corridor strongest to Nordics, Germany, Ireland, UK.

Local job titles we know

financeFinancial Analyst / Finanšu analītiķis
marketingMarketing Manager / Mārketinga vadītājs
opsCustomer Success Manager
opsHR Manager / Personāla vadītājs
opsOperations Manager / Operāciju vadītājs
opsProgrammu vadītājs
opsProject Manager / Projektu vadītājs
opsTalent Acquisition / Atlases speciālists

Trusted government sources we cite

State Employment Agency — official portal (English)— Nodarbinātības valsts aģentūra (NVA / State Employment Agency) — Latvia
NVA CV and Vacancy Portal — largest vacancy DB in Latvia— State Employment Agency (NVA) — Latvia

Latvia CV — frequently asked questions

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

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