CV and résumé guides
How to write a CV or resume for jobs in 18 countries: the local format, what to leave out, and how to tailor it for each job and get shortlisted.
North America
- How to write a resume for jobs in CanadaWrite a resume Canadian employers expect: one to two pages, no photo or personal details, tailored for ATS, with tips for newcomers facing “Canadian experience”.Read the guide
- How to write a resume for jobs in the USAResume or CV? How to write a one-page US resume that passes ATS screening, uses action verbs and numbers, and leaves out what US employers avoid.Read the guide
UK & Europe
- How to write a CV for jobs in the UKWrite a two-page UK CV with a strong personal profile, the right to work line, and supporting statements for Civil Service and other applications.Read the guide
- How to write a CV for jobs in EuropeApplying across the EU? Europass, CEFR language levels, motivation letters, and how CVs differ in Germany, France, the Netherlands and Ireland.Read the guide
- How to write a CV (Lebenslauf) for jobs in GermanyThe German Lebenslauf: photo or not under the AGG, the Anschreiben, Arbeitszeugnisse, CEFR language levels and how to explain gaps.Read the guide
Africa
- How to write a CV for jobs in South AfricaSouth African CVs: two to three pages, which details to share under POPIA, licence codes, matric results and contactable references.Read the guide
- How to write a CV for jobs in KenyaKenyan CVs that get shortlisted: KCSE and attachments, referees, and the clearance documents public service roles ask for.Read the guide
- How to write a CV for jobs in GhanaGhanaian CVs for graduates and beyond: national service written as real experience, WASSCE results, referees and application letters.Read the guide
- How to write a CV for jobs in RwandaRwanda CVs in English, French or both: presenting Kinyarwanda, English, French and Swahili, the public service portal, and referees.Read the guide
- How to write a CV for jobs in NigeriaNigerian CVs that pass the sift: NYSC as real experience, degree class and O’level results, what to drop from old templates, and aptitude tests.Read the guide
- How to write a CV for jobs in EthiopiaEthiopian CVs for companies, NGOs and the UN: experience letters, stating years of experience, application letters and Ethiojobs.Read the guide
- How to write a CV for jobs in BotswanaBotswana CVs: BGCSE results, certified copies, DPSM public service posts, citizen preference and work permits, and keeping your Omang number back.Read the guide
- How to write a CV for jobs in EswatiniEswatini CVs: EGCSE results, public service forms and certified documents, siSwati and English, and volunteering as experience.Read the guide
Asia & Pacific
- How to write a resume for jobs in IndiaResumes for jobs in India, especially for freshers: projects and internships, CGPA, Naukri profiles, CTC and notice period, and the old details to drop.Read the guide
- How to write a resume for jobs in AustraliaAustralian resumes: two to three pages, referees, key selection criteria for APS and state roles, work rights on a visa, and Seek tips.Read the guide
- How to write a resume for jobs in SingaporeSingapore resumes: fair employment rules, keeping your NRIC back, stating your work pass status, and handling expected salary questions.Read the guide
- How to write a CV for jobs in PakistanCVs for jobs in Pakistan: final year projects, Matric and FSc results, Rozee.pk, HEC attestation, and the personal details to leave out.Read the guide
- How to write a CV for jobs in BangladeshBangladeshi CVs: SSC and HSC results, bdjobs profiles, government forms, and why parents’ names and NID numbers no longer belong on your CV.Read the guide
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