What should I know about the CV storyline?

In the DACH region, formal clarity, credible job titles, and traceable timelines are particularly important. German and English versions should be technically identical, only linguistically adapted. In practice: DACH applications: Tabular CV with measurable results per position. Limitation: Overly generic wording reduces differentiation in interviews. (Sources: O*NET OnLine, OPM Structured Interviews)