UK CV Template

UK CV Format

1. Name and contact details: phone, email, town or city, LinkedIn (no full address needed)
2. Personal profile: three to five lines about who you are and what you offer
3. Work experience: reverse chronological, with achievements
4. Education and qualifications: degree classification (e.g., 2:1), A-levels or equivalent if early-career
5. Skills
6. Optional: languages, volunteering, interests

Length: two pages is standard; one page for school leavers and graduates.

What Not to Include on a UK CV

• Photo (not expected in the UK)
• Date of birth, age, marital status, nationality (unless relevant to right to work)
• "References available on request"
• Full postal address (town and postcode area is enough)

You can mention right to work in the UK if relevant. See should you put a photo on your resume.

UK Style CV vs. US Resume

• Name: "CV" in the UK; "resume" in the US
• Length: UK CVs are often two pages; US resumes aim for one
• Spelling: use British English (organised, programme, licence)
• Education: UK CVs list degree classifications; US resumes list GPA

See CV maker and how to spell résumé.

Australia, Canada, and Singapore Formats

• Australia: called a "resume," often two to three pages, sometimes with referees listed
• Canada: follows US-style resumes, one to two pages, no photo
• Singapore: resumes often include nationality or work pass status; see Singapore resume templates
• Europe: see the Europass CV