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A CV in United States

What official sources say about the length, personal details and language of a resume for United States.

In the US it is called a resume. CVmundi flags these details if it finds them.

Length

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

Sources

CVmundi's own criterion, without an official source.

Personal details

The EEOC says an employer should not ask for a photograph before a job offer, and discourages asking about age. It's best to leave out your photo, age, marital status and nationality.

Sources

EEOC: Prohibited Employment Policies/Practices

Language

An English-language resume is the usual expectation.

Sources

CVmundi's own criterion, without an official source.

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