How to Write a CV That Gets Interviews in Lebanon (2026 Guide)
A practical CV guide for job seekers in Lebanon: the right format, what to include, Arabic vs English, and mistakes that get CVs ignored.
Most employers in Lebanon spend less than a minute on a first read of a CV. A clear, honest, one- to two-page CV that matches the job is worth more than a long document full of buzzwords. This guide walks you through a format that works for office roles, skilled trades and entry-level jobs alike.
Choose the right format
- Keep it to one page if you have less than five years of experience, two pages at most otherwise.
- Use a simple layout with clear headings. Avoid tables, text boxes and photos of documents — many applicant systems cannot read them.
- Save and send it as a PDF named with your name, for example "Rami-Haddad-CV.pdf".
What to include, in this order
- Contact details: full name, phone number with +961, email, and your city (for example Tripoli or Beirut). A full home address is not needed.
- A two-line summary: the job you want and your strongest reason to be hired.
- Experience: most recent first, with the company, city, dates and two to four results per role ("served 120+ customers a day", "cut stock errors by reconciling inventory weekly").
- Skills: languages (Arabic, English, French), software, licences (driving licence category), and practical skills.
- Education and training: degrees, vocational certificates, and short courses. If you have no degree, put skills and experience first.
Arabic or English?
Match the language of the job post. Most companies in Beirut and international organisations expect English; many local shops, restaurants and family businesses are happy with Arabic. Keeping both versions ready lets you apply to everything — on Wazefli you can browse and apply in either language.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Sending the same CV to every job. Adjust the summary and the first bullet points for each role.
- Listing duties instead of results. "Responsible for cashier" says less than "handled cash and card payments with zero shortages".
- Spelling mistakes in names of companies or software.
- Personal details employers do not need, such as religion or marital status.
Put your CV to work
Upload your CV once to your Wazefli profile and apply to open positions in one click. Start with jobs in Beirut, jobs in Tripoli, or browse all jobs.
