The Irish CV Format Recruiters Actually Want (2026)
Irish CVs run two pages, not one — unlike the strict one-pager expected in some other markets. Recruiters here expect a short profile statement, then reverse-chronological work history with achievements (not just duties), education, and skills.
Do not include a photo, date of birth, marital status or PPS number — these aren't expected on Irish CVs and can trigger unconscious bias filters at larger employers who've trained screeners to skip them.
Tailor the top third to the job spec every time. Applicant tracking systems used by most Irish recruitment agencies (and in-house at larger employers) rank CVs by keyword match before a human sees them, so mirror the exact phrasing from the job ad where it's honest to do so.
If you've sent 15+ applications with no interviews, the CV itself is usually the blocker, not your experience. A professional CV-writing service that specialises in ATS formatting can be worth the cost at that point — it's a few hours of a specialist's time versus months of silent rejections.