Country Resume Guides
Every country hires differently. These guides distill the real conventions for each market, researched against current hiring guidance: how long the document should be, whether a photo belongs on it, which personal details to include or leave off, and the mistakes that get applications rejected. Each guide feeds directly into the free builder.
US Resume Format Guide 2026
1 page (2 pages fine with 5+ yrs experience)
Canadian Resume Format Guide 2026
1–2 pages (2 accepted for senior roles)
UK CV Format Guide 2026
2 A4 pages is the standard
German Lebenslauf Guide 2026 (English)
1–2 pages, strictly tabular
French CV Format Guide 2026
1 page under ~10 yrs experience; 2 max
Dutch CV Format Guide 2026
1–2 A4 pages; 1 preferred if it fits
Australian Resume Format Guide 2026
2–3 pages is standard; 1–2 for entry level
Indian Resume Format Guide 2026
1 page for freshers; 2 pages experienced
UAE and Gulf CV Format Guide 2026
1–2 pages, reverse-chronological
Japanese Rirekisho Guide 2026 (for Foreigners)
Rirekisho
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For international students
Studying abroad or applying across borders? The international student resume guide shows what changes between every destination on this page, in one place.