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HHenry Akingboye 2 years ago
Knowing how to tailor your CV or resume when applying for jobs abroad can be a real challenge, especially given that every country has its own preference when it comes to format and style. While the core content of a resume is essentially the same wherever you are in the world, the way that you present your skills, experience, and achievements makes all the difference between landing an interview and getting your applications lost in a heap of applications.
Structure and format
The general structure of your US resume should be as follows:
Personal information
Your name, address, and contact details. You can also include links to your LinkedIn or social media profiles if you feel they present you in a positive and professional way but make sure they are up to date.
Personal profile
Include a short and adequate summary of your history and skillset. This is a great way to sell yourself and grab the attention of the prospective employer in as little space as possible.
Work experience
Provide details of your work experience in reverse chronological order, i.e., your most recent position at the top. Focus on your key achievements, rather than your responsibilities, and highlight quantifiable information wherever you can. You should tailor this section to meet the requirements of the job you are applying for.
Education
List your educational achievements in reverse chronological order. Also, highlight those which apply directly to the job, for example, show that you have a degree in accounting if you are applying for a finance role.
Other sections
Other details that you might want to include are skills. Also, try and focus on those which relate to the role you are applying for. You could also include things like volunteer experience to help convey your personality.
References
You aren’t required to include these in your US resume, and it is perfectly acceptable to supply them only when an employer requests them.
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