How to translate a CV

Translate your CV for an application abroad and check job titles, qualifications, dates, and wording before you send it.

Match the language of the application

Check the vacancy for the preferred language and spelling conventions. If the employer asks for both a local-language and an English CV, export two files and identify the language in each filename.

Explain titles and qualifications carefully

Use a clear translation for the role while keeping the scope of responsibility accurate. For a qualification without a direct equivalent, keep the original name and add a short explanation in parentheses. Avoid claiming equivalence unless you have confirmation from the relevant authority.

Check details a translation can distort

Compare names, dates, numbers, and job titles with the original. Watch for wording that turns ‘assisted’ into ‘led’ or implies a language level you haven't claimed. Ask a fluent speaker to review unfamiliar industry terms if you can.

Keep related versions together

CVWriter lets you review a translation before saving it as another language version of the same CV. When your role or contact details change, review each version for consistency. Generating a translation uses AI, and you can edit the saved wording yourself.