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The American resume format — what recruiters in United States actually expect
A resume that works at home can fail in United States. Not because of your experience — because of local conventions: photo rules, personal details, length and tone. Here is what makes a American resume different — and how we rebuild yours for it.
The American rules at a glance
PhotoNo photo — can lead to rejection
Personal detailsNone: no birthdate, nationality or marital status
Length & format1 page (2 for seniors)
What American recruiters look for
ATS-optimised single column; quantified results ($, %); strong action verbs
The #1 mistake applicants make in United States
Adding any photo or personal data
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