Translate Your CV from Italian to English
Upload the curriculum you already have in Italian — Europass included — choose English, and MyEasyCV writes the whole CV in English in a clean template you can edit line by line. Below: what changes between an Italian CV and a US resume or UK CV — photo, personal data, the GDPR line, dates, laurea degrees — and the false friends that give away a word-for-word translation.
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How to translate your CV from Italian to English in 3 steps
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Upload your Italian CV
PDF, DOC, DOCX or TXT, up to 10 MB and 5 pages. A Europass CV works too — export it as a PDF. The original layout does not matter; the content is read and the CV is laid out again.
- 2
Choose English and a design
Coming from this page, English is already selected as the CV language. Pick one of 25+ templates. The photo is optional — leave it out and the CV has none. In the optional note you can ask for "American English" or "British English".
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Review, edit and download
Read the English version, change any line in the editor and delete the personal details an English-language CV does not need. Then download the PDF.
What gets translated and what stays the same
- Translated
- Your profile, job titles, duties and results, skills, degree titles and fields, courses, projects, volunteering and any custom section.
- Kept as is
- Your name, the names of companies, universities and schools, your email, phone, links, software names (Excel, SAP, Python) and certification acronyms.
- Not summarised
- The tool is set up to keep every job, bullet point and date of the original, without summarising. Still, compare the result with your CV before you download it.
- Checked by you
- The tool translates what your CV contains. If it lists your date and place of birth, marital status, codice fiscale or the privacy consent sentence, delete them in the editor before applying in the US or the UK.
Italian CV vs. US resume vs. UK CV
An English CV is not only a different language — the personal details and format change too. These are the most common conventions.
| Italy | United States (resume) | United Kingdom (CV) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Called | Curriculum vitae, often Europass | Resume | CV |
| Length | 2 pages or more | 1 page; 2 for long careers | Up to 2 pages |
| Photo | Common | No | No |
| Personal details | Date and place of birth, nationality, licence | Name, city, phone, email, LinkedIn | Name, city, phone, email, LinkedIn |
| Privacy line | "Autorizzo il trattamento dei dati…" | Not used | Not used |
| Phone | 333 123 4567 | +39 333 123 4567 | +39 333 123 4567 |
| Dates | 09/2021 – in corso | Sep 2021 – Present | Sep 2021 – Present |
| Languages | Europass grid (A1–C2) | Fluent / Native, plus the level | CEFR level (B2, C1) |
These are general conventions, not rules — if the job ad asks for something else, follow the ad. Write months as words: 03/04/2025 is 3 April in Italy and March 4 in the US.
How to write Italian degrees in English
Degree names are what gets mistranslated most. Keep the university name in Italian and explain the qualification in English.
- Diploma di maturità
- High school diploma — not a university "diploma".
- Laurea triennale
- Bachelor's degree (3 years), with the subject: "Bachelor's degree in Economics, Università di Bologna".
- Laurea magistrale
- Master's degree (2 years). Single-cycle degrees (law, medicine): "Single-cycle Master's degree (5 years)".
- Master di I or II livello
- Not a Master's degree: "University postgraduate programme (Master di I livello, 1 year)".
- ITS Academy
- "Higher technical diploma (ITS, 2 years) in …".
- Dottorato di ricerca
- PhD.
- Voto di laurea
- Do not convert it to a GPA yourself. Write "Final grade: 110/110 cum laude", or get an official equivalence from a credential evaluation service such as WES (US and Canada) or UK ENIC (UK).
Italian false friends on an English CV
These literal translations are the ones that most often give away a machine-translated Italian CV.
| Italian | Literal mistake | On an English CV |
|---|---|---|
| Laurea | Laurea / Laureate | Degree |
| Stage / tirocinio | Stage | Internship |
| Attualmente | Actually | Currently / Present |
| Formazione | Formation | Education / Training |
| Conoscenze informatiche | Informatic knowledges | Computer skills / IT skills |
| Assistere a un corso | Assist a course | Attend a course |
| Responsabile di | Responsible of | Led / Managed / Responsible for |
| Eventualmente | Eventually | If needed / Possibly |
| Inglese: buono | Good English | English: B2 (CEFR) / Italian: Native |
Why translate your Italian CV with MyEasyCV
Your whole CV, not a summary
It is set up to keep every job, bullet point and date; only the language and the layout change. Always review the result.
A fresh, ATS-readable design
Clean templates with standard headings and real text that applicant tracking systems (ATS) can read — easier to scan than a long Europass layout.
You edit every line
Change a word, delete your codice fiscale or reorder sections in the editor before you download.
Tailored to one job ad
Already have the job ad in English? With "Tailor CV to vacancy" you upload your CV and the ad, choose English, and the CV is written around what that employer asks for.
Translate an English CV into Italian
Moving to Italy, or applying to a company that asks for a CV in Italian? Upload your English CV and choose Italian as the CV language.
- Photo and privacy
- A photo is common in Italy but optional. Many Italian employers expect the GDPR consent sentence at the end — you can add it in the editor.
- Format
- Sections are usually Esperienza professionale, Istruzione e formazione, Competenze and Lingue; two pages are normal.
Plans
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Italian to English CV translation: FAQ
How do I translate my CV from Italian to English?
Upload your Italian CV to MyEasyCV, choose English as the CV language and a design, and the English version is ready in about a minute. Review it, remove personal details US and UK employers do not expect, and download the PDF.
Is it free?
Creating your first CV and seeing the full English result is free with an account, no card needed. The clean PDF without watermark is part of the One-Time Package (one payment; the price depends on your country) or the Pro Plan.
Is it better than Google Translate or DeepL?
A general translator converts the document as it is and can break the layout. MyEasyCV takes the content of your CV, writes it in English and lays it out again in a clean template you can edit. Either way, read the result before you send it.
Is this a sworn translation?
No. MyEasyCV writes your CV in English for job applications, where employers expect a normal CV. Diplomas and documents for visas or public bodies need a sworn or certified translation.
Should I keep the GDPR consent sentence?
Not for the US or the UK — delete it in the editor. Keep it only if the job ad asks for it.
Can I upload a Europass CV?
Yes. Export it as a PDF and upload it; the content is laid out again in a shorter, cleaner template, which suits US and UK applications better.
American or British English?
Use the one of the country you apply in: American for the US (organize, center), British for the UK (organise, centre). Ask for it in the optional note and check it in the editor.
How do I write "laurea triennale" in English?
"Bachelor's degree", with the subject and, if useful, the length: "Bachelor's degree in Engineering (3 years)". A "laurea magistrale" is a "Master's degree".
Can I translate my CV from English to Italian?
Yes. Upload your English CV, choose Italian as the CV language and a design. The same rule applies: the first CV is free to create and preview with an account; the clean PDF without watermark is paid.
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