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Free CV maker for jobs in Ireland

A ready-written CV for your job, in the format Irish employers expect, as an A4 PDF.

Irish employers expect a CV of about two A4 pages, with a short personal profile, your experience in reverse order, and your education, including your Leaving Certificate if you are early in your career.

Resume Star gives you a CV already written for your job. Replace the sample details with your own and download a polished A4 PDF.

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How to write a CV for Ireland

  1. Two A4 pages is the norm. One page is fine for a first job or a graduate role.
  2. Start with a personal profile. Three or four lines on your experience, your strengths and the role you are applying for.
  3. Show your education the Irish way. Your degree and its grade (for example BComm, 2.1), and your Leaving Certificate points or grades if you left school in the last few years.
  4. Leave out your photo and date of birth. Irish employment equality law covers age, family status and other grounds, so most employers don't want this on a CV.
  5. State your right to work. If you are not an Irish or EU/EEA citizen, say whether you hold Stamp 4 or a work permit.
  6. Use British and Irish spelling. Organised, programme, licence (noun).

What to include and what to leave out

Include
  • Personal profile
  • Work experience, most recent first
  • Degree and Leaving Certificate
  • Key skills
  • Work permit or Stamp status, if relevant
Leave out
  • Photo
  • Date of birth
  • Marital or family status
  • PPS number

Start from a CV written for your job

Each template comes with sample wording for the role. Replace it with your own details, and rename, reorder or remove any section.

Over 50 more templates to pick from after you sign up.

Frequently asked questions

How long should a CV be in Ireland?

About two A4 pages. Recent school leavers and graduates can fit theirs on one.

Should I include my Leaving Cert results?

Yes, if you left school in the last few years or have no degree. Once you have a degree and some experience, the Leaving Cert can be one line or left out.

Is Resume Star free?

Yes. Build your CV and download unlimited PDFs free. If it helps, pay a one-time fee on the honour system. There's no subscription.

Hiring practices vary between employers and industries. When a job advert asks for something specific, follow the advert.

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Start from a sample written for your job, replace the details with your own, and download a polished PDF in minutes.

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