How to Create a Professional CV for International Jobs

April 24, 2026 1 min read

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How to Create a Professional CV and Cover Letter for International Jobs

Create internationally competitive CVs tailored to your target country.

CV Format by Country

USA/Canada: 1-2 pages, no photo, no DOB
UK/Australia: 2 pages, no photo
Germany/Europe: 2 pages, include professional photo and DOB
Kenya/Nigeria: 2-3 pages, include photo

Step 1: Structure Your CV

Contact info → Professional Summary → Work Experience (achievement-focused) → Education → Skills

Step 2: Use Achievement Bullets

Formula: Action verb + what you did + measurable result