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Applications
The UK CV, the switch from a US resume and the one line on your visa, each set out from university careers services' own guidance.
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A UK application is read quickly and judged on conventions few employers write down. These stories set them out: the two-page CV, with an annotated example and a template; the switch from a US resume; and one honest line about your visa.
Stories in this section
- ApplicationsThe UK CV format, for international students Two pages, no photograph: an annotated example and a template
- ApplicationsFrom US resume to UK CV One Letter page becomes two A4 pages: the switch, annotated
- ApplicationsYour visa status on a UK CV One honest line: three worked examples for the CV header
Sources
- University of Manchester Careers Service: Step 1: Creating your CV The 2 page reverse chronological CV is the most common style of CV for the UK and is suitable for most situations. Read
- University of Manchester Careers Service: Talking to employers about your visa Include your visa status on your CV. You can typically add this information to the heading or your contact details section. Mention the type of visa you hold (or are eligible to apply for), its expiration date, and any relevant work restrictions if applicable. Read
- University of California, Berkeley, Global Internships: London resume guide In the UK, resumes are called CVs (short for Curriculum Vitae). ... In the UK we do not use GPA's Read