CV by country

Every country reads a CV differently

Length, personal details and language, with the official source for each point. Pick a country.

  • Spain

    We haven't found an official source on length. As our own reference, CVmundi uses up to 2 pages.

  • Mexico

    We haven't found an official source on length. As our own reference, CVmundi uses up to 2 pages.

  • United States

    CVmundi's reference is one page (about 600 words). It is our own criterion, without an official source.

  • Canada

    Up to 2 pages, according to the Government of Canada's official job portal.

  • United Kingdom

    No more than two sides of A4, according to the official job help service.

  • Australia

    Between 1 and 3 pages depending on work experience and study, according to Workforce Australia.

  • New Zealand

    Two pages if you can, according to the official Tahatū portal.

  • South Africa

    One to two pages, and it's worth checking the number the posting asks for, according to the Western Cape Government.

  • Chile

    Between 2 and 3 sheets at most, according to SENCE (Chile's national training and employment service).

  • Colombia

    A maximum of 3 sheets (1 if it's for abroad), according to SENA (Colombia's public employment agency).

An informational summary, not legal advice. Rules change: check what the posting asks for.