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Is it weird to apply to German-speaking offices with English cover letter and CV?

My native language is German but I‘ve always had my CV and cover letters in English only. Is it ok to apply to German-speaking offices with an English-language CV and cover letter or should I translate it?

My thinking has always been that it shouldn‘t matter since everybody speaks English anyways, but maybe I‘m missing some points to be taken into consideration. Thanks in advance.

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am 31. Aug. 2020
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Hi, there are no problems in submitting your applications with CV and CL in ENglish

Best,
Antonello

Vlad
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am 15. Aug. 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi,

Since you have to select multiple offices while applying, it's fine to have the CV and CL in English.

Best

am 15. Aug. 2018
Thanks. What exactly do you mean by "have to"? Isn't it optional?
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am 15. Aug. 2018

If you are applying only to the German speaking office, I think it would be better to apply with a German CV/CL. If a German office is your second choice, then English should be fine.

In both cases, however, to be 100% sure you should contact the recruiting team of the firm(s) you are applying to and check with them. This is generally the best practice for any specific recruiting question like this.

Cheers,

Alessandro

am 15. Aug. 2018
Thank you Alessandro, makes sense.
am 12. Dez. 2018
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am 23. Aug. 2020

Dear A,

If you are applying to different countris than it's ok to have CV and Cover letter in English. If it's only Germany offices, then I would recommend you to make it in German. 

Best,
André

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Gaurav
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am 16. Nov. 2020
#1 MBB Coach(Placed 750+ in MBBs & 1250+ in Tier2)| The Only 360° coach(Ex-McKinsey+Certified Coach+Active recruiter)

Hi there, 

No, it’s totally fine to upload English CV and CL.

Do you need any further help?

All the best, 

GB

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