A free, ATS-friendly Irish CV builder — a clean 2-page format with a personal statement and work-eligibility line that recruiters at Google, Meta, Stripe, Accenture, and the Irish public service expect.
An Irish CV closely follows the UK style — typically two pages, reverse chronological, and led by a short personal statement. There are no photos, no date of birth, and no marital status: the Employment Equality Acts 1998–2015 make age and personal details irrelevant to hiring, and recruiters expect them left off.
If you are not an EU/EEA citizen, state your right to work clearly — a Critical Skills Employment Permit, General Employment Permit, or a Stamp 1G / Stamp 4 makes a real difference to Dublin and Cork recruiters screening for visa readiness. Referees are almost always listed as "available on request".
Use our free builder to create an Irish CV with the right tone, structure, and ATS-friendly formatting that employers across Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick expect.
Six rules every Irish CV should follow.
Standard Irish CV length. One page for graduates; never more than three.
Under the Employment Equality Acts, leave off photo, age, and marital status.
3–4 lines at the top: who you are, your specialism, and what you're seeking.
Non-EU/EEA candidates: state your permit or Stamp status upfront (Stamp 1G / Stamp 4).
Use € and percentages — "grew revenue €1.2M", "cut processing time 30%".
"Organise", "programme", "specialised". Set spellcheck to English (Ireland).
The exact structure recruiters in Ireland expect.
Name, city (e.g. Dublin), Irish mobile (+353), email, LinkedIn URL, work-eligibility if non-EU.
3–4 sentences: experience, specialism, top achievements, the role you're targeting.
8–12 keyword-rich skills matched to the job spec.
Reverse chronological. Employer, role, location, dates, 4–6 achievement bullets.
Degree, university, NFQ level, year. Include Irish equivalency for foreign qualifications.
Chartered Accountants Ireland, Engineers Ireland, Law Society of Ireland, etc.
One brief line — optional, kept relevant and genuine.
"Referees available on request" — or two named referees if the ad requests them.
Quick reference of the local resume conventions.
| Length | 2 pages standard (1 for graduates) |
| Photo | Never |
| Spelling | Irish / UK English |
| Work Eligibility | State permit/Stamp status if non-EU/EEA |
| Tone | Professional, achievement-focused |
| Referees | "Available on request" |
| Qualifications | Reference the NFQ level |
| Cover Letter | Expected — 1 page |
Copy-ready opening lines and impact statements.
Two pages is the norm. New graduates can use one page. Only go to three pages for very senior or academic roles.
No. Under the Employment Equality Acts, Irish recruiters expect no photo, age, or marital status, and many will discard CVs that include them.
Yes, if you're not an EU/EEA citizen. State your Critical Skills or General Employment Permit, or your Stamp 1G / Stamp 4, near your contact details.
Usually just "Referees available on request". Provide two named referees only if the job ad specifically asks.
Irish/UK English — "organise", "programme", "specialised". Set your spellcheck to English (Ireland).
The National Framework of Qualifications level (e.g. a Level 8 honours degree). Listing it helps recruiters place foreign qualifications.
Yes — a one-page cover letter is expected for most Irish roles. Keep it specific to the employer and the job spec.
Applying internationally? Each country has unique resume conventions — pick the right format for your destination.
1-page, no photo, achievement bullets
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ATS-friendly format for Aussie recruiters
2–3 pages, referees, visa status upfront
Photo, nationality, visa status included
Work-pass status, concise, skills-forward
Photo, nationality, Iqama status, Gulf format
1-page, projects, CGPA, campus placements
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