Résumé format by country

The rules that differ most are easy to get wrong: whether to include a photo, date of birth or nationality; one page or two; A4 or US Letter; and US or UK spelling. A photo is expected in Germany, optional in much of Europe and Asia, and can get a résumé set aside in the US, UK, Canada and Australia, where employers avoid bias claims. Each guide covers length, layout, personal details, spelling and what recruiters there expect — and the editor in GotOffered checks your résumé against the country you pick.

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