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Resumebix
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The right format for every country.

Applying to Germany, Canada, Dubai or the UK? Each country expects something different — photo or no photo, nationality, A4 or Letter, "CV" or "resume". Convert yours in seconds and see exactly what changed.

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Resume rules by country

What changes from country to country

The same resume can be perfect in Dubai and rejected in New York. Here's what recruiters in each country expect.

CountryCalledPaperLengthPhotoDOB / nationalityRefereesSpelling
United StatesResumeLetter1–2 pagesNoLeave outOn requestUS
CanadaResumeLetter2 pagesNoLeave outOn requestCanadian
United KingdomCVA42 pagesNoLeave outOn requestBritish
IrelandCVA42 pagesNoLeave outOn requestBritish
AustraliaResumeA42–3 pagesNoLeave outList twoBritish
UAE & GulfCVA42–3 pagesYesIncludeOn requestEither
SingaporeResumeA42 pagesOptionalOptionalOn requestBritish
IndiaResumeA41–2 pagesOptionalOptionalOn requestBritish
GermanyLebenslaufA42 pagesYesIncludeOn requestEither

CV format guides by country

The rules the converter applies, written out — so you know why each change is made.

United States resume format

North America

  • One page under ~10 years of experience, two pages at most.
  • No photo, date of birth, age, gender or marital status — anti-discrimination law means many recruiters reject resumes that include them.
  • US Letter paper (8.5 × 11 in), US spelling (organize, color, analyze).
  • Drop "References available upon request" — it's assumed.

Canada resume format

North America

  • Two pages is fine; recruiters expect more detail than in the US.
  • No photo, date of birth or marital status (Canadian Human Rights Act).
  • State your work status if you're a newcomer: PR, open work permit, or LMIA required.
  • Canadian spelling: "colour" and "centre", but "organize".

United Kingdom CV format

Europe

  • Call it a CV. Two A4 pages is the norm.
  • Open with a 3–4 line personal statement.
  • No photo, date of birth or marital status (Equality Act 2010).
  • State your right to work, or that you need visa sponsorship.

Ireland CV format

Europe

  • Two A4 pages, reverse-chronological.
  • No photo or date of birth.
  • Make your status obvious: EU citizen, Stamp 4, or Critical Skills Employment Permit needed.
  • UK/Irish spelling (organise, colour).

Australia resume format

Asia-Pacific

  • Two to three A4 pages is normal for experienced candidates.
  • List two referees (name, title, company, phone) — Australian employers do call them.
  • State your work rights (citizen, PR, or visa subclass).
  • No photo or date of birth. Australian/UK spelling.

UAE & Gulf CV format

Middle East

  • A professional photo is expected in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain.
  • Add nationality, date of birth and current visa status — employers use them to check visa eligibility.
  • Mention your notice period and whether you hold a GCC driving licence.
  • Two to three A4 pages; English is fine for most private-sector roles.

Singapore resume format

Asia-Pacific

  • Two A4 pages. A photo is optional.
  • State nationality and pass status (Citizen, PR, or Employment Pass required) — it decides eligibility.
  • Recruiters routinely ask for notice period and expected salary; adding them saves a round.
  • British spelling is standard.

India resume format

Asia-Pacific

  • One page for freshers, two for experienced professionals.
  • Notice period and current CTC are asked in almost every screening call — list them.
  • Date of birth and photo are optional; private companies increasingly skip them.
  • A short declaration with place and date is still common for PSU and government roles.

Germany CV (Lebenslauf)

Europe

  • Two A4 pages in a clean, tabular layout — dates on the left, details on the right.
  • A professional photo is still expected by most German employers (legally optional).
  • Personal data: nationality and date of birth; state your German level (A1–C2).
  • Dates as MM/YYYY. End with place, date and your signature.

How it works

  1. 1

    Add your resume

    Upload a PDF or DOCX, or use the resume from our builder. It's read in your browser.

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    Pick a country

    We apply that country's rules — photo, personal data, spelling, paper, referees, dates.

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    Review and download

    See every change, fill in country details, choose a design and download a text-based PDF.

Frequently asked questions

It applies the target country's conventions to your resume: photo or no photo, personal details such as nationality and date of birth, US or British spelling, A4 or US Letter paper, referees, section headings, date format (MM/YYYY for Germany) and a declaration or signature line where expected. It also flags what it can't fix for you, like first-person pronouns or a resume that runs too long.

Your international application toolkit

Converted? Here's what to do next.

The right format gets you read. The next three steps get you shortlisted — and ready for the interview.

  1. Step 1

    Match the country's format

    Photo, personal details, spelling, paper size and length — set for the country you're applying to.

  2. Step 2

    Tailor it to the job ad

    See which required skills and keywords from the posting your CV is missing.

  3. Step 3

    Pass the ATS scan

    Get a real ATS score and fix parsing problems before a recruiter ever sees it.

  4. Step 4

    Prepare for the interviewNew

    Questions written from your own experience, a 60-second pitch and practice mode.

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