Italian CV – template for candidates!

Are you applying in Italy or in a hiring process where Italian is the working language? An Italian CV (Curriculum Vitae) should sound natural to a local recruiter — not like a literal translation of your Polish version.

Table of contents

• Why an Italian CV is not “just translation”
• How an Italian CV differs from a Polish one
• Italian CV template – key sections
• How to create an Italian CV step by step
• Common mistakes in an Italian CV
• Checklist: Italian CV at a glance
• Summary
• FAQ – Italian CV

Why an Italian CV is not “just translation”

✘ The most common candidate mistake is assuming you only need to “translate” your Polish CV into Italian. In reality, recruiters also look for:

• natural section and job titles (the ones used in job ads),
• a concise style and readable layout,
• specifics: responsibilities + impact (results),
• industry keywords that work for ATS.

✘ A literal translation often sounds unnatural and can make your CV look generic — even if the facts are correct.

How an Italian CV differs from a Polish one

✅ An Italian CV (Curriculum Vitae) is usually concrete, well-structured, and focused on experience and competencies. In many processes, the rule is “less, but better”: 1–2 pages depending on seniority.

📌Clarity first: simple structure, logical order of sections, consistent dates.

📌Skills & tools: name the tools (e.g., Excel, SAP, AutoCAD) and optionally your level.

📌Experience descriptions: short bullet points, ideally with measurable outcomes.

📌Photo: more common than in some countries, but it should be professional and role-appropriate.

Italian CV template – key sections

Below is a typical Italian CV structure with section names you will often see in candidate CVs and job ads.

1. Personal details & contact (Dati personali / Contatti)

📌first and last name,

📌phone, e-mail,

📌city (a full address is usually not necessary),

📌LinkedIn / portfolio (if relevant).

2. Professional profile (Profilo / Obiettivo professionale)

2–4 sentences answering: who you are professionally and what you bring. This is the best place to tailor your CV to a job ad.

✅Example: “Analista dati junior – SQL / Power BI – esperienza in e-commerce”.

3. Work experience (Esperienza lavorativa)

Reverse chronological order. Instead of long paragraphs — bullet points. Ideally: task + tool + result.

📌role, company, city, dates (MM/YYYY),

📌2–6 bullets with achievements / responsibilities.

4. Education (Istruzione / Formazione)

📌school/university, field of study, years,

📌optional: specialization, thesis project, awards.

5. Skills (Competenze)

Group them into categories: technical, tools, languages, soft skills — but include only what matches the role.

📌technical: e.g. Excel, SAP, AutoCAD, Python,

📌methods: e.g. Scrum, Lean,

📌soft skills: e.g. communication, teamwork, organization.

6. Languages (Lingue)

Add your level (e.g. CEFR A1–C2) and optionally a certificate.

7. Additional sections (Certificazioni / Progetti / Interessi)

Include them only if they strengthen your application: certifications, projects, courses, volunteering, interests (specific ones).

How to create an Italian CV step by step

📌Collect facts: projects, responsibilities, tools, measurable results.

📌Choose a clean layout: simple, readable, with consistent section order.

📌Pick the right keywords: check Italian job titles and technologies used in the job ad.

📌Write experience in bullets: short sentences, consistent tense and formatting.

📌Add outcomes: sales, time savings, quality improvements, KPI growth — anything measurable.

📌Proofread: typos reduce trust; export to PDF at the end.

✅ Tip: create one “base” version and then build short variants per job ad (profile + 3–5 bullets in experience + reordering skills).

Common mistakes in an Italian CV

✘ literal translations of job titles and section headings,

✘ long descriptions without results,

✘ inconsistent dates and formatting,

✘ missing keywords for the job ad (ATS problem),

✘ overstated skills that do not match your experience,

✘ an unprofessional photo or an unpolished document layout.

Checklist: Italian CV at a glance

Summary

• An Italian CV should be readable, concise, and tailored to the job ad.
• The most effective order is: profile → experience → skills → education → languages.
• Avoid literal translation — adapt your wording and industry vocabulary.

FAQ – Italian CV