CV in Morocco: what recruiters really expect

The language: the one of the job ad

The safest rule: answer in the language of the ad. A French ad calls for a French CV, an English ad for an English CV. Multinationals and service centres often ask for English; public administration and many companies work in French. If you aim at both worlds, prepare both versions: translating a CV is done properly ad by ad, not word for word.

Photo, age, marital status: often seen, never required

Many Moroccan CVs carry a photo and personal details. No rule requires it. If you add them, keep it sober. And if you apply to an international group, the parent company habits often apply: they go towards fewer personal details, not more. For Canada the rule is strict and has its own guide.

The sections that matter

• A CV title equal to the name of the target position.
• Experiences dated month and year, with facts and results.
• Education with the exact names of the degrees: bachelor, master, specialised technician, vocational training.
• Languages with an honest level: the stated level gets checked in the interview.
• Skills the experiences prove, not a decorative list.

Automatic screening reaches Morocco too

Large employers and recruitment firms use screening software: your CV is read by a machine before a human. One column, no tables, no text inside images: ATS CV rules apply in any country. Check your CV with the free analysis before sending it.

Frequently asked questions