Iraq CV — ready-to-fill template

The Iraqi market values officially authenticated qualifications; the Arabic version is primary, with English added for international companies.

What local employers expect

• Prepare an Arabic version as primary and an English one as secondary
• Have qualifications authenticated by the authorities
• Show experience across public and private sectors
• Highlight administrative and technical skills
• State your English level

Documents usually requested with the CV

• Unified national card
• Qualifications authenticated by the ministry
• Experience letter from your previous department
• No-objection letter where required

Formatting conventions

• Two pages suits most roles
• Right-to-left Arabic layout
• A photo is accepted
• Precise dates for experience and qualifications