Applications & CV
18 articles
Should You Put References on a CV in Switzerland?
References on a Swiss CV: whether to list them, when to provide them, how many to prepare, and how to get consent from the people you cite.
7 min readHow to Present Your Skills on a CV
Where to put your skills on a CV, how many to list, and how to separate hard and soft skills following Swiss standards. A concrete method, no filler.
7 min readAdapting Your French CV to the Swiss Market: What Really Changes
French CV to Swiss: the details to add (date of birth, nationality, work permit), the photo, diplomas to translate and the codes that make the difference for Swiss recruiters.
7 min readHow to Stand Out Against Swiss Candidates
Cross-border or French applicant: how to stand out against Swiss candidates with an application tailored to local codes, relevant and free of copy-paste.
7 min readThe Mistakes French Applicants Make When Applying in Switzerland
Photo, permit, cover letter, work certificates: the classic mistakes French applicants make in Switzerland and how to adapt your file to real Swiss standards.
7 min readSwiss CV Template: What a Good One Must Include
What a good Swiss CV template must include: sections, order, layout, and why an overly designed template gets rejected by applicant tracking software.
7 min readHow to Quantify Your Achievements on a CV
How to quantify your CV results without inventing them: the method, concrete Swiss examples, and which numbers to find even without precise accounting data.
7 min readChronological, Functional or Combination CV: Which One to Choose?
Chronological, functional or combination: which CV type to pick based on your background, what Swiss recruiters prefer, and the format that passes the ATS.
6 min readLanguage Levels on a CV: How to Indicate Them Properly
Fluent, bilingual or B2? How to clearly state your language level on a CV in Switzerland, using the CEFR scale and the wording recruiters trust.
6 min readThe Action Verbs That Make a Resume Stand Out
Which action verbs should you use on a Swiss CV? The list that catches a recruiter's eye, the ones to avoid, and the structure to rewrite every bullet point.
7 min readWhich CV Sections to Include (and in What Order)?
CV sections and their order for Switzerland: what's essential, what's optional, what to remove, and the structure Swiss recruiters expect.
7 min readSwiss CV vs French CV: The Key Differences
Photo, nationality, work permit, length, work certificates: what really changes between a Swiss CV and a French CV, and how to adapt yours to apply in Switzerland.
7 min readShould You Put a Photo on Your CV in Switzerland?
Photo on a Swiss CV: is it mandatory, what recruiters really expect, regional differences, and how to get a professional headshot right.
6 min readHow Many Pages Should a CV Be in Switzerland?
One or two pages? The rule for CV length in Switzerland based on your experience, what Swiss recruiters expect, and how to save space without losing substance.
6 min readTailor Your CV to Every Job: The Fast Method
Tailor your CV to each job without spending hours: a fast method, Swiss CV codes, and how candidat.app does it in under a minute.
7 min readSwiss Cover Letter: The Structure That Convinces
The structure of a Swiss cover letter that convinces: header, set phrases, a commented example and a do/don't table for applying in Switzerland.
7 min readSwiss CV 2026: the format that works
Swiss CV in 2026: structure, photo, length, personal details, languages. The clear guide to the codes that get you past the first screening.
7 min readATS Resume: How to Pass the Robot Filter
An ATS robot screens your resume before any human. Here is how it works, why it rejects, and the checklist to pass the filter in Switzerland.
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