Resume and CV guides by country

Each country has its own conventions: length, what to leave out, how to show you can work there. These guides are based on each government’s own advice, with the sources listed.

• New ZealandHow to write a CV for New Zealand jobsHow to write a CV for jobs in New Zealand: length, what to include and leave out, work rights, referees and layout, based on the government’s own guidance.Read the guide →
• CanadaHow to format a resume for jobs in CanadaHow to format a resume for jobs in Canada: two pages, no photo or personal details, references on request, tailored to each job. Based on Job Bank’s official advice.Read the guide →
• United StatesHow to write a federal resume for USAJOBS (two-page limit)How to write a federal resume for USAJOBS under the two-page limit that started on September 27, 2025: what each job entry must include, and how to fit it in.Read the guide →
• AustraliaHow to write an APS pitch and address selection criteriaHow to write an Australian Public Service (APS) pitch or statement of claims and address selection criteria, with the STAR method and tips from the APSC.Read the guide →
• All countriesResume vs CV: which one do you need?Resume or CV? What each word means in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, and how long each should be.Read the guide →