Resume & CV Guides
Country-specific rules, ATS advice and formatting conventions — everything you need to write the right CV for your target market.
US Resume Format: The Complete 2026 Guide
One page, no photo, no personal details, quantified achievements. Here is exactly how an American resume is structured — and the mistakes that get it rejected.
Read guide (9 min read) Country guideGerman CV (Lebenslauf): The Complete Guide
The German CV is structured, dated and signed. Learn the tabular layout, the photo rules and the details German recruiters look for.
Read guide (9 min read) FundamentalsThe ATS-Friendly Resume Guide
Most resumes are read by software before a human. Here is how applicant tracking systems parse your CV — and the exact rules to pass them.
Read guide (8 min read) Country guideFrench CV (CV Français): The Complete Guide
A French CV is concise, structured and often includes a photo and an accroche. Here are the conventions French recruiters expect.
Read guide (8 min read) Country guideCanadian Resume: The Complete Guide
The Canadian resume is close to the US format but values volunteer experience and references. Here is how to get it right — including the Newcomer format.
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