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Resume and CV guide for Italy

How resumes and CVs are written in Italy: typical length (1–2 pages), photo expectations, date format (DD/MM/YYYY), education conventions and a builder configured for the Italy market.

Italy employers usually ask for a CV — commonly written as “CV”. What that document looks like locally differs from the generic advice you will find elsewhere, so the details below describe practice in Italy specifically.

At a glance

Document: CV (CV)
Typical length: 1–2 pages
Date format: DD/MM/YYYY
Phone format: +39 312 345 6789
Photo: commonly included
Page size: A4 (210 × 297 mm)
Most common language of application: it

Length expectations in Italy

Two pages is typical.

Photos

Still commonly included; keep it formal and recent.

Professional summary

A concise profile paragraph near the top.

Education

Italian recruiters read the exact degree name carefully — do not paraphrase it.

Work experience

Balance duties with results, using month/year dates.

Format and delivery

A4 paper, day/month/year dates, city and province code such as MI in the address.

Common sections used in Italy

Summary
Experience
Education
Skills
Languages
Interests

General career guidance based on common practice — not legal, immigration or hiring compliance advice. Expectations vary by employer, industry and seniority.

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