Resume / CV

A resume or CV in the form your country expects: a US resume without photo or birth date, a British CV, a Korean 이력서, a Japanese 履歴書 grid or a German tabular Lebenslauf.

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Resume / CV: infographic with a sketch of the document, when to use it, common mistakes and the country versions.
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Country versions

  • International
  • United States *
  • United Kingdom *
  • Korea *
  • Japan *
  • Germany *

* check with local advice

A template, not advice.

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What it is

A resume or CV is the one-to-two page summary of your work history, education and skills that you send with a job application. What belongs on it depends on the country. A US resume leaves out your photo, age and marital status. A British CV is similar but is called a CV and often has a short personal profile. A German Lebenslauf is a table with the dates in the left column and may carry a photo. A Korean 이력서 and a Japanese 履歴書 are close to forms, with a photo frame and fixed boxes.

This template lets you fill in your details once and see them in each of those layouts. The generic version has a side column for contact details, skills and languages; the country versions follow the local layout. Jobs and schools are entered as cards, so you can add, remove and reorder them, and the newest entry goes first. Your saved details are filled in, and the date format follows the country you choose.

When to use it
  • You are applying for a job and need a clean resume in the format the employer expects.
  • You apply in more than one country and want the same details in each local layout.
  • Your resume is out of date and you want to rebuild it from structured entries.
  • A recruiter asks for a "tabellarischer Lebenslauf", an 이력서 or a 履歴書.
How to fill it in
  1. Choose the country first; it decides which details and headings the resume has.
  2. Fill in your name and contact details. They come from your saved details when you have them.
  3. Add your jobs and your education, newest first. Leave the end date empty for a current job.
  4. Write a short profile and list skills, languages and certificates one per line.
  5. Pick a design, check the preview, then print, save as PDF or download a Word file.
Common mistakes
  • Including a photo, age or marital status in a US resume, where employers do not expect them.
  • Listing duties instead of results; one line with a number or outcome says more.
  • Leaving gaps in dates unexplained when a short note would answer the question.
  • Using one language mix, for example an English resume for a Korean employer who asked for a Korean 이력서.
  • Sending a long resume where one page would do; keep to what the role needs.
Steps at a glance
  1. Fill in
  2. Check the preview
  3. Save as PDF, Word or Excel
Country versions

Pick the country you need. Each version uses the wording and layout commonly found there; a version marked “check with local advice” should be read by someone who knows the local rules before it is used.

  • International (XX): Written in English, Korean, Japanese, German
  • United States (US): Written in English – check with local advice
  • United Kingdom (GB): Written in English – check with local advice
  • Korea (KR): Written in Korean, English – check with local advice
  • Japan (JP): Written in Japanese, English – check with local advice
  • Germany (DE): Written in German, English – check with local advice

Designs

The same form in several designs. The fields and the wording stay the same; only the look changes.

  • Side band
  • Modern
  • Minimal
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Banner
  • Executive
  • Boxed form
  • Formal
  • Ledger
  • Compact
  • Plain (black and white)

Your details fill it in

Fields that ask for your name, address or company details are filled from My details, so you do not type them again; you can still change any field for one form. Signed in, your details stay in your account; otherwise they stay in this browser only. A passport, identity or social security number is never saved.

Questions

Should I include a photo?
It depends on the country. In the United States and the United Kingdom, no. In Germany it is common but optional. In Korea and Japan forms often have a photo frame, though employers should not insist on one for reasons unrelated to the job. The country versions of this template show or hide the frame accordingly.
How long should a resume be?
One page is enough for under about ten years of experience, and two pages are the usual limit. A shorter, sharper resume is read more carefully than a long one. The Japanese 履歴書 and Korean 이력서 are fixed forms and follow their own length.
Can I download it as a Word file?
Yes. Use print and "Save as PDF" for a fixed layout, or the Word download to keep editing. The Word file follows the content and the main styling of the design; it may differ slightly in spacing from the screen.
Is this career or legal advice?
No. It is a template that follows common conventions. Employers differ, and rules about application details such as photos and personal data vary by country, so check the job posting and the rules that apply to you.
Is this form legal, tax or accounting advice?
No. It is a template: it gives you the usual structure and wording, not advice. Rules differ by country and case, so have someone qualified read anything that matters before you sign, send or file it.
Which countries and designs does it come in?
It comes in 6 country versions: International, United States, United Kingdom, Korea, Japan, and Germany. 12 designs.

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