Country guides
CV & resume formats for 35 countries
Every country has its own rulebook: photo or no photo, one page or two, birthdate or no personal details at all. Pick your target country — and see exactly what recruiters there expect.
United States1 page (2 for seniors) · Photo: No photo
Canada1–2 pages · Photo: No photo
United Kingdom2 pages · Photo: No photo (Equality Act 2010)
Ireland2 pages · Photo: No photo
Australia2–3 pages · Photo: No photo
New Zealand2 pages · Photo: No photo
Netherlands1–2 pages · Photo: Optional
Germany1–2 pages, tabular · Photo: Expected
Austria1–2 pages · Photo: Expected
Switzerland1–2 pages · Photo: Common
France1 page (juniors) · Photo: Common, not universal
Belgium1–2 pages · Photo: Common
Spain1–2 pages · Photo: Common
Italy1 page (2 max) · Photo: Expected
Portugal1–2 pages · Photo: Common
Sweden1–2 pages · Photo: Not used (Discrimination Act)
Norway1–2 pages · Photo: Not used
Denmark1–2 pages · Photo: Not used
Finland1–2 pages · Photo: Not used
Poland1–2 pages · Photo: Expected
Czechia1–2 pages · Photo: Common
Türkiye1 page typical · Photo: Expected
India1–2 pages · Photo: Optional
UAE & Gulf states1–2 pages · Photo: Essential
JapanRirekisho (form) + shokumu-keirekisho (career history) · Photo: MANDATORY
China1 page · Photo: Expected
South Korea1–2 pages + essay · Photo: Mandatory
Brazil1–2 pages (currículo) · Photo: Optional
Argentina1–2 pages (currículum vitae) · Photo: Common
Chile1–2 pages · Photo: Optional
Colombia1–2 pages (hoja de vida) · Photo: Expected
Peru1–2 pages · Photo: Expected
Uruguay1–2 pages · Photo: Optional
Costa Rica1–2 pages · Photo: Optional
Panama1–2 pages · Photo: Optional