German Lebenslauf Templates 2026
Free, ATS-ready Lebenslauf templates formatted to the tabellarisch standard. Photo-ready, DIN-5008 compliant, and tailored for the German job market.
Available Templates
Classic Tabellarisch
Most popularThe standard tabellarischer Lebenslauf format. Two-column layout, professional photo placeholder, full personal details block, and signature section. Works for virtually any German employer.
Use this template →Modern Professional
International-friendlyClean, modern interpretation of the tabellarisch format. Slightly less formal, optimised for international companies and tech roles that expect an English-language application.
Use this template →Engineering & Trades
Technical rolesEmphasises technical skills and vocational qualifications. Highlights Ausbildung and certifications prominently. Suited for automotive, mechanical, civil, and industrial engineering roles.
Use this template →Healthcare (Gesundheitswesen)
Regulated professionsFormatted for regulated healthcare professions. Includes sections for Approbation / Berufserlaubnis, specialisations, and continuing education. Meets requirements for applications to German clinics and care facilities.
Use this template →What a German Lebenslauf Template Must Include
✅ Essential Elements
- • Tabellarisch two-column structure (dates left, details right)
- • Photo placeholder (Bewerbungsfoto) — top right
- • Personal details block (date of birth, place of birth)
- • Signature area (Ort, Datum, Unterschrift) at the bottom
- • Reverse-chronological work experience
- • CEFR language level indicators
- • PDF-compatible layout (no floating text boxes)
❌ Avoid in German Templates
- • Profile or summary paragraph at the top (not standard in German format)
- • Skill bars / progress rings (subjective and meaningless)
- • Infographic or heavy design elements
- • Multi-column skills tables (hard to parse by ATS)
- • References listed on the Lebenslauf itself
- • Missing signature section
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