Finland CV format and application guidance
A recent-first CV, an application letter and certificates only when requested.
- Document
- CV
- Photograph
- Optional
- Length
- Usually up to two A4 pages
- Language
- Use the language requested in the vacancy
- Instructions
- Employer requirements take precedence
Preparing your CV for Finland
EURES recommends a CV of no more than two A4 pages, with the newest work and education first. It describes a photo as optional. Its application guidance says to attach certificate copies only when the advert requests them.
Check the complete application
Ask permission before naming a referee or sharing their contact details. Keep references in the format the employer requests. If a portal has separate questions, answer them even when the same topic appears in your CV.
A practical writing example
A graduate’s project entry can identify the research question, method and contribution: “Cleaned sensor readings, documented missing-data rules and compared two forecasting baselines.” That is clearer than listing “research” as an unsupported skill.
This is an illustrative writing example. Use only details that reflect your own experience.
Sources and further guidance
Sources checked 22 September 2026. Conventions can vary by employer and role; official services define their own current requirements.
Examples to adapt to your role
These examples can help you describe relevant experience. Adapt the document to the requirements of the role in Finland.
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Resume examples to adapt for applications in Finland.
Computer Science Student Resume: Python and Database Work
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Data Scientist Resume: Forecasting and Model Monitoring
QA Manager Resume: Test Strategy and Team Leadership
Front-End Developer Resume: React and Usability Example
Data Analyst Resume: Product Reporting and SQL Example
Data Engineer Resume: Reliable Pipelines and Warehouse Operations
Store Keeper Resume: Manufacturing Inventory Example
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