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: one to two pages, a summary then your work history, no photo or personal details, references on request. Based on Job Bank and provincial 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 every job must show, what to leave out, and what to cut first.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 →
• InterviewsThe STAR method for interview answers, with examplesWhat the STAR interview method is, how much time to give each part, 8 examples for common behavioural questions, and a free checker for your own answer.Read the guide →
• AustraliaSelection criteria examples, and how to write your own8 full selection criteria responses using the STAR method, what makes each work, the formats each state uses, and a free Word template.Read the guide →
• CanadaHow to write a resume as a newcomer to CanadaWhat to take out, how to describe work and study from abroad, credential assessments, regulated jobs and “Canadian experience”, with a free tool to see your resume in Canadian format.Read the guide →