CV Template for Jordan (Arabic & English): Copy and Edit

A ready-made CV template for Jordan (Arabic & English) is the fastest way to start applying for jobs without agonising over layout and wording. Below you'll find a complete template you can copy as it is and fill with your own details, plus a short explanation of why each section is there and how to write it so it catches a recruiter's eye.

Arabic CVs are common in Jordan, especially for local companies and Arabic-language ads, while international firms and NGOs usually expect English. The good news is that the structure is the same in both languages. The example is built around a fictional mid-level accountant, but it works for most fields: administration, sales, customer service, teaching, IT and more. Just change the content to reflect your real experience and the job you're applying for.

Ready CV template for Jordan (copy and edit)

Here is the full template. Replace everything in square brackets with your details and delete any section that doesn't apply to you. If you need an Arabic version, keep exactly the same order of sections and rewrite each one naturally in Arabic rather than translating word for word.

[Full Name]

General Accountant

[City], Jordan | [Phone number] | [Email address] | [LinkedIn profile link]

Professional Summary

Accountant with a bachelor's degree in accounting and [number] years of experience preparing daily journal entries, bank reconciliations and monthly financial reports for trading companies. Proficient in accounting systems and advanced Excel, with a reputation for accuracy and meeting deadlines. Looking to join a finance team where I can grow my experience in budgeting and financial analysis.

Work Experience

Accountant – [Company name], [City] | [Start month and year] – Present

• Prepared and posted daily journal entries for sales, purchases and expenses.
• Carried out monthly bank reconciliations and followed up discrepancies until resolved.
• Produced monthly reports for management on expenses by department.
• Organised the invoice archive digitally, making documents easier to retrieve during audits.

Junior Accountant / Trainee – [Company name], [City] | [Date] – [Date]

• Entered invoices into the accounting system and matched them against purchase orders.
• Followed up accounts receivable and contacted customers about late payments.
• Assisted with the annual stock count and prepared inventory schedules.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting – [University name], [Graduation year] – Grade: [Grade]

Courses and Certificates

• [Course name] – [Provider], [Year]
• Advanced Excel – [Provider], [Year]

Skills

• Technical skills: journal entries, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, [accounting system name], Excel (pivot tables, lookup functions).
• Personal skills: accuracy, time management, teamwork, professional communication.

Languages

• Arabic: native
• English: [good / very good / fluent]

References

Available on request.

How to write each section of your CV

1. Name and contact details

Put your name in a slightly larger font, with your target job title underneath. Your city is enough; you don't need a full street address. Add a phone number that's always on and a professional email address based on your name. A LinkedIn link is a useful extra if your profile is up to date.

2. Professional summary

These are the three or four most important lines on the page because they're read first. Include your field, years of experience, your two or three strongest skills and what you're looking for. Adjust it for every job so it uses words from the ad itself; this helps you pass the first screening, which some companies run automatically.

3. Work experience

List jobs from most recent to oldest. For each one give the job title, employer, city and dates, followed by three to five bullet points that start with an action verb such as "prepared", "managed", "developed" or "organised". Aim to show your impact, not just your duties. Compare:

• Weak: "Responsible for the archive."
• Stronger: "Organised the invoice archive digitally, making documents easier to retrieve during audits."

If you have real, measurable numbers from your work, include them honestly. Never invent figures you couldn't defend in an interview.

4. Education

State your degree, major, university and graduation year. Your grade is optional; include it if it's good or if you graduated recently. If you hold a university degree, there's no need to list your secondary school.

5. Courses and certificates

Focus on what's relevant to the role and list the most important first. Short courses unrelated to the field can go to save space.

6. Skills and languages

Split skills into technical and personal, and keep the technical ones specific and verifiable. Be honest about language levels, because a recruiter may suddenly switch part of the interview into English. To prepare, read our English interview questions and answers.

Adapting the template to your situation

If you've just graduated, you'll find more ideas in our guide to fresh graduate jobs with no experience.

What to leave off your CV

Many templates still circulating include details that are no longer needed and can even work against you:

• A personal photo: only include one if the ad explicitly asks, and make it formal and clear.
• Date of birth, marital status and religion: not required for most jobs, and they take up space for no benefit.
• Your national ID number or other official document numbers: don't share them in a CV you send to many employers; this is sensitive data.
• A vague "career objective": such as "seeking a challenging environment". Replace it with a professional summary.
• Referees' names and numbers: "Available on request" is enough, and always ask a referee's permission before sharing their details.

Formatting details that make a difference

• Use a clean, readable font at a comfortable size and no more than two fonts.
• Leave enough white space between sections and avoid heavy colours or complex tables that may break when opened.
• In an Arabic CV, align text to the right and check the text direction wherever you include English words; in an English CV, keep everything left-aligned.
• Proofread spelling and grammar carefully, since mistakes suggest a lack of care.
• Save as a PDF with a name like Name-Accountant-CV.

For a deeper look at style and word choice, read our full guide on how to write a professional CV, and attach a short cover letter when the ad allows it.

Quick checklist before you send your CV

Before you hit send, spend five minutes on this review. Plenty of good applications are rejected over small details that could have been fixed:

1. Does the target job title appear at the top and in your summary?
2. Does your CV include the key skills and terms from the ad, worded naturally?
3. Are your dates consistent, with no unexplained gaps?
4. Are your phone number and email correct, and have you tested them recently?
5. Have you removed everything in square brackets so no placeholder text remains?
6. Does the PDF open properly on both a phone and a computer?

If the answer to every question is yes, your CV is ready to compete.

Your CV is ready: what's next?

A CV is a tool, and its real value shows when you use it for targeted applications. Pick jobs that reasonably match your profile, tailor the summary and skills for each one, and track your applications. If you're not getting replies, read why employers don't reply after you apply to see what you can improve.

Now copy the template, fill it with your real details, and browse today's job vacancies or search by specialisation. Applying through Jordan Jobs Network is free, and creating an account lets you save your details and apply quickly.

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