Resume and CV guide for Sweden

Sweden 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 Sweden specifically.

At a glance

• Document: CV (CV)
• Typical length: 2 pages typical
• Date format: YYYY-MM-DD
• Phone format: +46 70 123 45 67
• Photo: generally left out
• Page size: A4 (210 × 297 mm)
• Most common language of application: en

Length expectations in Sweden

Two pages is plenty.

Photos

Typically omitted; equality norms are strong here.

Professional summary

Keep it factual and modest — self-promotion reads poorly.

Education

Name the programme and the university exactly.

Work experience

Year-level dates are acceptable; add month if the role was short.

Format and delivery

A4 paper, ISO-style dates, city and postcode in the address block.

Common sections used in Sweden

• Summary
• Experience
• Education
• Skills
• References

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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