CV conventions in Ireland

These 1 country follows broadly the same CV conventions: no photo, no date of birth, 2–3 pages, and referees are listed with contact details. The table below shows where individual countries differ.

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At a glance

CV conventions in Ireland
What it is called	Curriculum Vitae
Length	2 pages, 3 at most
Paper size	A4
Layout	Single column
Order	Most recent first
Dates	Month and year (e.g. Mar 2023)
Photo	Usually left out
Date of birth	Usually left out
Nationality	Usually left out
Marital status	Usually left out
Right to work / visa status	Usually included
References	List two or three referees with contact details
Explain gaps longer than	6 months

Tips

No photo or date of birth: leaving them off is usual; the Employment Equality Acts prohibit discrimination on nine grounds, including age, gender, family status and race.
Non-EEA applicants should state their Stamp or employment permit.
Two referees with contact details are commonly listed.

Countries in this group

Country	Called	Usual language	Paper	Local differences
Ireland	Curriculum Vitae	English	A4

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Guidance checked October 2026. General information for most employers, not legal or immigration advice. A job advert’s own instructions always come first. CV Atlas is not affiliated with any regulator or professional body named.