1. France, Belgium, Switzerland (FR)
Expectations are close: clean CV, 1 to 2 pages, focus on skills and results.
Photo and personal info are sometimes tolerated but not required. ATS readability comes first.
2. United Kingdom (UK)
UK CVs look like resumes: 1 to 2 pages, no photo, no age.
Use British English and emphasize achievements.
3. United States and Canada
Resumes are short: 1 page for junior, 1 to 2 pages for senior roles.
No photo or personal details. Focus on quantified impact.
- Action verbs + metrics.
- Summary at the top.
- Job keywords inside experience bullets.
4. Francophone Africa
French CV, simple structure, clear sections.
Add mobility, languages and licenses when relevant.
5. Universal checklist
Whatever the country, keep a strong base then adapt title, keywords and proof points.
- One base + country variants.
- 10 to 15 core keywords.
- Concrete proof for each skill.