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The British CV format — what recruiters in United Kingdom actually expect
A CV that works at home can fail in United Kingdom. Not because of your experience — because of local conventions: photo rules, personal details, length and tone. Here is what makes a British CV different — and how we rebuild yours for it.
The British rules at a glance
PhotoNo photo (Equality Act 2010)
Personal detailsNone
Length & format2 pages
What British recruiters look for
Personal statement on top; understated tone — hard sell reads as arrogance; "CV" is the term
The #1 mistake applicants make in United Kingdom
Putting "Curriculum Vitae" as the title — just your name
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